Meaning
prince
In a sentence
Il principe vive in un castello vicino al mare.
The prince lives in a castle near the sea.
Hai visto il principe alla festa ieri sera?
Did you see the prince at the party last night?
Quel ragazzo non sembra un principe, però è gentile.
That guy doesn't seem like a prince, but he's kind.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| principe | masculine · singular |
| principi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'principe' for royalty; 'principe azzurro' is a fairy-tale prince. Avoid for non-royal leaders.
- Masculine noun: 'il principe', plural 'i principi'. No feminine form for female princes (use 'principessa').
- In formal contexts, 'principe' can mean 'principle' (e.g., 'principi di fisica'), but this is less common.