Meaning
marquis
In a sentence
Il marchese abita ancora in quella grande casa.
The marquis still lives in that big house.
Il palazzo apparteneva a un ricco marchese.
The palace belonged to a wealthy marquis.
Non conosco bene quel giovane marchese di Milano.
I don't know that young marquis from Milan very well.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| marchese | masculine · singular |
| marchesi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'marchese' only for male nobility; 'marchesa' is the female equivalent or wife of a marquis.
- Avoid 'marchese' for menstruation in polite conversation; use 'ciclo' or 'mestruazioni' instead.
- 'Marchese' is formal; in casual talk, 'titolo nobiliare' or 'nobile' may suffice.