Meaning
mayor
In a sentence
Il sindaco ha aperto il nuovo parco ieri.
The mayor opened the new park yesterday.
Hai già parlato con il sindaco del paese?
Have you already spoken with the town mayor?
Il sindaco parla con i cittadini in piazza.
The mayor is speaking with the citizens in the square.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| sindaco | masculine · singular |
| sindaci | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'sindaco' only for the elected head of a city/town; 'maire' is French and incorrect in Italian.
- In formal contexts, pair with titles: 'il sindaco Rossi' or 'la sindaca Bianchi' (feminine form exists).
- Avoid confusing with 'assessore' (council member); 'sindaco' is the top executive role.