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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