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dimora
/ˈdi.mo.ra/
dwelling
La mia dimora è in campagna.
My dwelling is in the countryside.
formal
A place where someone lives; a home or residence.
La sua dimora è un antico castello.
His dwelling is an ancient castle.
Often used in literary or formal contexts to describe a place of residence.
literary
The act of residing or living in a place.
La dimora degli dei sull'Olimpo è leggendaria.
The dwelling of the gods on Olympus is legendary.
Can refer to the act of living somewhere, especially in poetic or mythological contexts.
Collocations
dimora abitualeusual place of residenceluogo di dimoraplace of residence
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Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal
Use 'dimora' in formal documents or literary texts. For casual conversation, opt for 'casa' or 'abitazione'.
Gold Rule
Context Matters
'Dimora' often implies a sense of permanence or significance. Avoid using it for temporary stays.
Word Origin
From Latin *demorari* (to stay, to dwell), derived from *de-* (down, away) + *morari* (to delay). Related to the verb *dimorare* (to dwell).
Usage Notes
In modern Italian, 'dimora' is more commonly used in formal or literary contexts. In everyday speech, 'casa' or 'abitazione' are preferred.
Word Breakdown
di-
prefix indicating intensity or completion
prefix-mor-
root related to staying or dwelling
root-a
feminine singular noun suffix
suffixDizionario Italiano-Inglese