Meaning
star, celebrity
- A prominent male celebrity or movie star
- A deity or god (classical or poetic use)
In a sentence
Il famoso divo del cinema è arrivato sul tappeto rosso.
The famous movie star arrived on the red carpet.
Non fare il divo solo perché hai vinto un premio!
Don't act like a superstar just because you won an award!
I divi di Hollywood alloggiano spesso in questo albergo lussuoso.
Hollywood stars often stay at this luxurious hotel.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| divo | masculine · singular |
| divi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- The feminine form 'diva' is equally common to refer to a female star.
- Connected to the adjective meaning 'divine' (from Latin divus).