Meaning
deputy, member of parliament
- member of parliament, deputy
- delegate, representative
In a sentence
Mio zio è stato deputato per molti anni.
My uncle was a Member of Parliament for many years.
I deputati hanno votato a favore della nuova legge.
The deputies voted in favor of the new law.
Non conosco quel deputato del nostro quartiere.
I don't know that Member of Parliament from our neighborhood.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| deputato | masculine · singular |
| deputati | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- In Italian politics, deputato usually means a member of the Camera dei deputati; senatore is the separate term for the Senate.
- For a generic representative or delegate, rappresentante or delegato is often clearer; deputato can sound institutional or formal.
- Use gender forms normally: deputato, deputata. The plural for mixed or unknown groups is deputati.