Meaning
observatory
- a building equipped for observing astronomical or meteorological events
- an organization or committee that monitors and analyzes social or economic data
In a sentence
I ricercatori hanno trascorso la notte all'osservatorio per studiare le stelle.
The researchers spent the night at the observatory studying the stars.
L'osservatorio economico ha registrato un netto aumento dei consumi questo mese.
The economic observatory recorded a marked increase in consumption this month.
Non tutti i dati pubblicati dall'osservatorio meteorologico sono stati confermati.
Not all data published by the weather observatory were confirmed.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| osservatorio | masculine · singular |
| osservatori | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Frequently used in contemporary Italian for monitoring bodies (e.g., 'osservatorio sui prezzi').