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tornata

session

noun tor-NAH-tah Rare
People & Society Government

Origin: From tornare (to return, to go round).

Also means

round (of voting)

Usage Note

Tornata is a formal term used mainly in parliamentary and legal contexts: tornata elettorale (electoral round), tornata di lavori (work session). It is less common in everyday speech, where sessione or seduta are preferred. The plural is regular: le tornate.

Examples

"La tornata elettorale si svolgerà domenica."

Natural Translation

The electoral round will take place on Sunday.

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