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baronessa

/ba.roˈnes.sa/noun · feminineC1
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Meaning

baroness

In a sentence

La baronessa abita ancora in quella grande casa.

The baroness still lives in that big house.

Hai visto la baronessa alla festa ieri sera?

Did you see the baroness at the party last night?

La baronessa non è arrivata in tempo.

The baroness didn't arrive on time.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
baronessafeminine · singular
baronessefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Use for a female holder of the title or a baron's wife; don't use it for noblewomen in general.
  • Capitalization is usually lowercase in running text: la baronessa; capitalize only in names or formal address.
  • It is feminine: articles and adjectives must agree, e.g. una baronessa inglese, le baronesse.
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