Meaning
complex; plexus
- a distinct branch or cluster of school buildings within an educational institution
- a network of interlacing nerves or blood vessels (anatomy)
In a sentence
Gli allievi della scuola media sono stati temporaneamente trasferiti in un altro plesso.
The middle school students were temporarily relocated to another school building.
Il comune ha stanziato cospicui fondi per riqualificare l'intero plesso scolastico.
The municipality allocated substantial funds to renovate the entire school complex.
Il colpo subito al plesso solare lo ha lasciato privo di respiro per alcuni secondi.
The blow to his solar plexus left him breathless for several seconds.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| plesso | masculine · singular |
| plessi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- In administrative and everyday Italian, it is most commonly used in 'plesso scolastico'.