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morte
/ˈmɔr.te/
death
La morte è una parte naturale della vita.
Death is a natural part of life.
formal
The permanent cessation of all biological functions that sustain a living organism.
La morte di un animale è un evento triste.
The death of an animal is a sad event.
Often used in philosophical, medical, or legal contexts.
literary
The end of life or existence.
La morte dell'impero romano segnò una nuova era.
The death of the Roman Empire marked a new era.
Can be used metaphorically in historical or cultural contexts.
Collocations
morte naturalenatural deathmorte improvvisasudden deathdata della mortedate of deathcertificato di mortedeath certificate
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Pro Tip
Avoiding Misuse
Do not confuse 'morte' with 'morta' (feminine adjective meaning 'dead'), or 'morto' (masculine adjective meaning 'dead'). 'Morte' is always a noun.
Gold Rule
Gender Agreement
Remember that 'morte' is feminine in Italian. Use feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., 'la morte improvvisa', 'una morte naturale').
Word Origin
From Latin 'mors, mortis', related to 'morior' (to die). Cognate with French 'mort', Spanish 'muerte', and English 'mortal'.
Usage Notes
In Italian, 'morte' is typically used in formal or neutral contexts. Avoid using it in casual conversation unless discussing serious topics. The verb form 'morire' (to die) is more common in everyday speech.
Word Breakdown
mort-
root related to death
root-e
feminine noun suffix
suffixDizionario Italiano-Inglese