Meaning
death, decease
- the death of a person, especially in official, legal, or medical contexts
In a sentence
Il medico ha confermato l'ora esatta del decesso.
The doctor confirmed the exact time of death.
Le autorità stanno indagando sulle cause del decesso.
The authorities are investigating the causes of death.
L'ospedale non ha registrato alcun decesso durante la notte.
The hospital did not record any death during the night.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| decesso | masculine · singular |
| decessi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Formal: used primarily in bureaucratic, medical, and journalistic language.
- In everyday conversation, morte is used instead.