Meaning
consort, spouse, husband/wife
In a sentence
Il mio consorte lavora da casa il venerdì.
My spouse works from home on Fridays.
Hai già parlato con il tuo consorte?
Have you already spoken with your spouse?
Il suo consorte non è venuto alla cena.
Her spouse didn't come to dinner.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| consorte | masculine · singular |
| consorti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Very formal or bureaucratic; in everyday speech, Italians usually say marito, moglie, or coniuge.
- Often appears in legal, administrative, or ceremonial contexts, not casual conversation.
- It can refer to either spouse; articles and adjectives show gender: il consorte, la consorte.