Meaning
marriage, wedding
- marriage
- wedding
In a sentence
Il loro matrimonio dura da dieci anni.
Their marriage has lasted ten years.
Hai già scelto il vestito per il matrimonio?
Have you already chosen the outfit for the wedding?
Non siamo andati al matrimonio di Luca.
We didn't go to Luca's wedding.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| matrimonio | masculine · singular |
| matrimoni | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'matrimonio' for both the institution of marriage and the wedding ceremony; context clarifies which.
- Avoid 'sposalizio' for modern weddings—it’s poetic or religious, not everyday speech.
- Always masculine: 'il matrimonio', never 'la'. Plural is 'i matrimoni'.