Meaning
noble house, dynasty
- a noble family lineage, aristocratic dynasty, or illustrious ancestry
In a sentence
Quella nobile casata governò la regione per più di tre secoli.
That noble house ruled the region for more than three centuries.
Il matrimonio sancì l'alleanza tra le due più potenti casate della città.
The marriage sealed the alliance between the two most powerful houses of the city.
Non restano molti eredi di quell'illustre casata fiorentina.
Not many heirs remain of that illustrious Florentine dynasty.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| casata | feminine · singular |
| casate | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Refers to historical, royal, or noble lineages, not ordinary households.