Meaning
abbot
In a sentence
L'abate vive vicino al paese da molti anni.
The abbot has lived near the village for many years.
Hai visto l'abate stamattina al mercato?
Did you see the abbot at the market this morning?
Non conosco bene quell'abate del monastero.
I don't know that abbot from the monastery well.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| abate | masculine · singular |
| abati | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Mostly historical or ecclesiastical. In everyday speech, learners will rarely need it outside church history, literature, or titles.
- Use capitalized before a name as a title: Abate Antonio. Lowercase when generic: un abate.
- Do not confuse with the verb abbatere or English-looking forms like abbot; Italian uses abate for the clerical title.