congiunti
/ˈkɔn.dʒun.ti/noun★Intermediate
formal
Relatives, family members, or close kin, often used in legal or formal contexts.
Durante la pandemia, le restrizioni limitavano gli incontri con i congiunti.
During the pandemic, restrictions limited meetings with relatives.
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In Italian, 'congiunti' is often used in legal or administrative contexts, such as travel restrictions or inheritance laws.
Collocations
congiunti stretticlose relativesvisitare i congiuntito visit relatives
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related Phrases
congiunti strettiphrase
close relatives
💡Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal
Use 'congiunti' in official documents or legal contexts, while 'parenti' is more casual.
⚡Gold Rule
Legal Context
'Congiunti' is often used in laws regarding family visits or inheritance.
📖Word Origin
From Latin 'coniunctus', meaning 'joined together', referring to family ties.
📝Usage Notes
While 'parenti' is more common in everyday speech, 'congiunti' is often used in formal or legal contexts.
Word Breakdown
con-
together
prefix-giunti
joined
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