Meaning
warning, admonition
- A formal warning or solemn advice urging caution or good conduct.
In a sentence
Il presidente ha lanciato un fermo monito a tutta la nazione.
The president issued a firm warning to the whole nation.
Questo grave errore deve servire da monito per il futuro.
This serious mistake must serve as a warning for the future.
Non hanno ascoltato il monito degli esperti finanziari.
They did not heed the financial experts' warning.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| monito | masculine · singular |
| moniti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Formal: common in journalistic, legal, and political commentary.
- Differs from common 'avvertimento' by carrying moral weight, gravity, or institutional authority.