Meaning
sentry, guard
In a sentence
La sentinella controlla la porta tutta la notte.
The sentry watches the door all night.
Hai visto la sentinella davanti al cancello?
Did you see the guard in front of the gate?
Le sentinelle non hanno sentito nessun rumore.
The guards didn't hear any noise.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| sentinella | feminine · singular |
| sentinelle | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Usually refers to a military or security guard on watch; for generic guards, guardia is often more common.
- Often feminine in form even for a man: la sentinella can refer to either sex.
- Common in formal, military, historical, or literary contexts; less common in everyday casual speech.