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Italian

convivenza

/kon.viˈvɛn.tsa/noun · feminineB1
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Meaning

living together; cohabitation

  • the situation of living together as a couple without being married
  • the fact of sharing life or space with other people peacefully

In a sentence

Dopo due anni hanno scelto la convivenza.

After two years they chose to live together.

La convivenza con i coinquilini è facile?

Is living with your roommates easy?

La convivenza non è sempre semplice all'inizio.

Living together is not always easy at the beginning.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
convivenzafeminine · singular
convivenzefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Often means an unmarried couple living together.
  • Also used more generally for peaceful coexistence.
  • Common phrase: andare a vivere in convivenza is less usual than andare a convivere.

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