Meaning
engagement, betrothal
- engagement
- relationship as a couple
In a sentence
Il loro fidanzamento dura da quasi due anni.
Their relationship has lasted almost two years.
Quando avete annunciato il fidanzamento ai vostri amici?
When did you announce your engagement to your friends?
Il fidanzamento non è finito bene, purtroppo.
The engagement didn't end well, unfortunately.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| fidanzamento | masculine · singular |
| fidanzamenti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use fidanzamento for the period/state of being engaged. For the event itself, Italians often say proposta di matrimonio or annuncio di fidanzamento.
- Don’t confuse fidanzamento with matrimonio: it implies no legal marriage, just engagement.
- Common with essere: siamo in fidanzamento sounds odd; say siamo fidanzati or il nostro fidanzamento.