Meaning
minister
In a sentence
Il ministro arriva in ufficio alle otto.
The minister arrives at the office at eight.
Hai visto il ministro alla conferenza ieri?
Did you see the minister at the conference yesterday?
Il ministro non ha ancora dato una risposta.
The minister still hasn't given an answer.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| ministro | masculine · singular |
| ministri | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'ministro' for government ministers; 'sacerdote' or 'prete' for religious ministers.
- Always masculine, even for female ministers (e.g., 'la ministra' is informal but accepted).
- Capitalize when referring to a specific minister (e.g., 'il Ministro degli Esteri').