Meaning
unmarried, single
- Unmarried or single (used exclusively of women)
In a sentence
Nel modulo anagrafico ha indicato di essere nubile.
On the registration form she indicated that she was unmarried.
Sua zia è rimasta nubile per tutta la vita.
Her aunt remained single for her entire life.
Perché devi specificare se sei nubile o coniugata?
Why do you have to specify whether you are single or married?
Usage notes
- Formal: used on administrative forms and official documents; the male equivalent is 'celibe'.
- In everyday speech, people usually just say 'non sposata' or 'single'.