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vaticano

Vatican

adjective vah-tee-KAH-noh Rare
People & Society Religion

Origin: From Latin Mons Vaticanus (Vatican Hill), of uncertain pre-Latin origin.

Usage Note

Vaticano as an adjective means 'of or relating to the Vatican': i Musei Vaticani (the Vatican Museums), lo Stato Vaticano (Vatican City). As a proper noun, il Vaticano refers to the Holy See or Vatican City. The adjective agrees in gender: vaticana (f).

Examples

"I Musei Vaticani attirano milioni di visitatori."

Natural Translation

The Vatican Museums attract millions of visitors.

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