Meaning
altar
In a sentence
L'altare si trova al centro dell'antica chiesa.
The altar is located in the center of the ancient church.
Hai visto l'altare nella foto del matrimonio?
Did you see the altar in the wedding photo?
Non hanno decorato l'altare per la festa.
They didn't decorate the altar for the celebration.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| altare | masculine · singular |
| altari | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use altare for a church altar. For a home shrine or small devotional setup, Italians often say altarino.
- Common with prepositions: all'altare, sull'altare, davanti all'altare. Remember the contraction with a + il.
- In weddings, andare all'altare means 'to get married,' especially from the bride's perspective in traditional phrasing.