Meaning
delegation
In a sentence
La delegazione arriva domani mattina in ufficio.
The delegation arrives tomorrow morning at the office.
Hai visto la delegazione alla fiera ieri?
Did you see the delegation at the fair yesterday?
La delegazione non ha ancora dato una risposta.
The delegation still hasn't given an answer.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| delegazione | feminine · singular |
| delegazioni | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use delegazione for an official group of representatives; gruppo is broader, and ambasciata refers specifically to an embassy or diplomatic mission.
- Common in political, diplomatic, sports, and institutional contexts; less natural for casual groups of friends or coworkers.
- Often followed by di + country, organization, or city: la delegazione italiana, una delegazione del comune.