Meaning
monsignor
In a sentence
Il monsignore arriva alle dieci per l'incontro.
The monsignor arrives at ten for the meeting.
Hai già parlato con il monsignore ieri?
Did you already speak with the monsignor yesterday?
Non conosco bene quel monsignore della scuola.
I don't know that monsignor from the school well.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| monsignore | masculine · singular |
| monsignori | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Used as a Catholic title before or instead of a surname: Monsignore Rossi or il monsignore.
- More formal and church-specific than prete or sacerdote; don’t use it for every priest.
- Usually capitalized when directly addressing or naming the person: Monsignore, grazie.