senato
senate
noun seh-NAH-toh Less Common
Origin: from Latin senatus, 'council of elders'
Usage Note
Senato is masculine and, capitalised as il Senato, refers to the upper house of the Italian Parliament, alongside the Camera dei deputati. A member is a senatore (m) or senatrice (f).
Examples
"La legge è stata approvata dal senato."
Natural Translation
The law was approved by the senate.
Literal Translation
The law is been approved by-the senate.
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