Meaning
corpse, body
- the lifeless body of a deceased person; remains
In a sentence
La salma è stata trasportata al cimitero questa mattina.
The body was transported to the cemetery this morning.
I parenti attendono il rimpatrio della salma dall'estero.
The relatives are awaiting the repatriation of the remains from abroad.
Le autorità non hanno ancora rilasciato la salma per i funerali.
The authorities have not yet released the body for the funeral.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| salma | feminine · singular |
| salme | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Formal: used in official, news, medical, and funerary contexts instead of 'cadavere'.
- Expresses solemnity and respect for the deceased.