Meaning
institution, body, agency
- institution, agency, body
- entity, being
In a sentence
L'ente locale ha aperto un nuovo sportello.
The local agency opened a new service desk.
Che tipo di ente è questa associazione?
What kind of organization is this association?
Questo ente benefico aiuta le famiglie in difficoltà.
This charitable organization helps families in need.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| ente | masculine · singular |
| enti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Mostly formal/bureaucratic. In everyday speech, azienda, organizzazione, or ufficio often sound more natural.
- For public institutions, ente is very common: ente pubblico, enti locali. It often refers to an official body, not just any group.
- Don't confuse ente with essere. Ente as “being/entity” is philosophical or technical, not common conversation.