Meaning
uniform; currency
- a distinctive uniform worn by members of an organization
- a foreign currency (formal/financial sense)
In a sentence
Gli agenti indossano la divisa durante il turno.
The officers wear their uniform during the shift.
I bambini devono portare la divisa a scuola?
Do the children have to wear a uniform at school?
La banca accetta pagamenti solo in divisa estera.
The bank only accepts payments in foreign currency.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| divisa | feminine · singular |
| divise | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- In everyday conversation, it almost always means 'uniform'; 'currency' is mainly formal or financial.