Meaning
dukedom, duchy
- ducat
In a sentence
Il ducato era piccolo ma molto ricco.
The duchy was small but very rich.
Hai visto un ducato in quel museo?
Did you see a ducat in that museum?
Non ho mai visitato quel ducato del nord.
I have never visited that northern duchy.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| ducato | masculine · singular |
| ducati | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- For a territory ruled by a duke, use ducato. It sounds historical or formal; in modern contexts, stato or regione is usually more natural.
- Do not confuse ducato with duca: duca is the person, ducato is the territory or the old coin.
- For the coin sense, ducato is mainly historical. In everyday modern money contexts, use valuta, moneta, or the specific currency name.