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divulgare
/di.vulˈɡa.re/
to disseminate
Il governo vuole divulgare le nuove regole per tutti i cittadini.
The government wants to disseminate the new rules to all citizens.
formal
To make information widely known or public; to spread or circulate.
La notizia è stata divulgata da tutti i media.
The news was disseminated by all media outlets.
Divulgare un segreto può causare problemi.
Revealing a secret can cause problems.
Often used in contexts involving official communication, media, or public announcements.
formal
To popularize or make accessible knowledge, science, or culture to the general public.
Il museo si impegna a divulgare la storia locale.
The museum is committed to popularizing local history.
Common in academic or cultural contexts.
Collocations
divulgare una notiziato spread a piece of newsdivulgare informazionito disclose informationdivulgare datito release data
Antonyms
Pro Tip
Common Mistakes
Do not confuse 'divulgare' with 'divertire' (to entertain) or 'dividere' (to divide). 'Divulgare' always involves spreading information, not entertainment or separation.
Gold Rule
Formal vs. Informal
Use 'divulgare' in formal contexts (e.g., news, official announcements). For informal spreading of information, consider 'spettegolare' (to gossip) or 'chiacchierare' (to chat).
Word Origin
From Latin *divulgāre*, from *divulgare* (to publish, make public), from *divulgare* (to spread among the people), from *divulgare* (to make common), from *divulgare* (to publish), from *divulgare* (to make known), from *divulgare* (to spread), from *divulgare* (to make public), from *divulgare* (to publish).
Usage Notes
Used in both general and formal contexts. In legal or technical writing, it often implies authorized dissemination of information. Avoid using it in informal contexts like casual conversation.
Word Breakdown
di-
prefix indicating separation or distribution
prefix-vulg-
root related to 'vulgus' (people, crowd)
root-are
verb infinitive ending
suffixDizionario Italiano-Inglese