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volontà

will

noun voh-lohn-TAH Less Common

Origin: from Latin 'voluntas'

Also means

willpower

Usage Note

Volontà ('will') is invariable because of its final stressed vowel, so la volontà and le volontà look identical. The phrase a volontà means 'as much as you like', often seen at buffets (pasta a volontà).

Examples

"Ha una forte volontà."

Natural Translation

He has a strong will.

Literal Translation

He-has a strong will.

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