Meaning
soldier
In a sentence
Mio nonno era un soldato molto giovane.
My grandfather was a very young soldier.
Hai visto il soldato alla stazione ieri?
Did you see the soldier at the station yesterday?
Il soldato non è tornato a casa.
The soldier didn't return home.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| soldato | masculine · singular |
| soldati | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'soldato' for a generic soldier; 'militare' is broader (includes all armed forces).
- Avoid 'soldier' as a direct translation in formal contexts—'soldato' is standard.
- Plural: 'soldati' (masculine), but 'soldatessa' exists for female soldiers (rare, often informal).