Meaning
seal, stamp
- an official mark, stamp, or emblem impressed on wax, lead, or paper to guarantee authenticity
- a device or sign that closes or fastens something securely against tampering
- a symbolic conclusion or crowning touch
In a sentence
La polizia ha apposto i sigilli all'ingresso dell'edificio sequestrato.
The police placed official seals on the entrance of the seized building.
L'antico documento reca ancora il sigillo intatto del re.
The ancient document still bears the king's intact seal.
Questo successo ha posto il sigillo a una carriera straordinaria.
This success set the crowning seal on an extraordinary career.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| sigillo | masculine · singular |
| sigilli | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often seen in legal contexts: 'apporre i sigilli' means to put premises or goods under official seal.
- Do not confuse with the animal seal, which in Italian is 'foca'.