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Italian

sovvenzione

/sov.venˈtsjo.ne/noun · feminineC1
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Meaning

subsidy, grant

  • financial aid or grant awarded by a government or organisation

In a sentence

Il teatro locale riceve ogni anno una cospicua sovvenzione statale.

The local theatre receives a substantial government subsidy every year.

Avete già presentato i documenti necessari per ottenere la sovvenzione?

Have you already submitted the documents needed to obtain the grant?

Senza una nuova sovvenzione pubblica, la nostra ricerca non potrà proseguire.

Without a new public grant, our research will not be able to continue.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
sovvenzionefeminine · singular
sovvenzionifeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Feminine noun ending in -one (plural -oni), a common pattern for abstract nouns.
  • Often used in official, economic, or administrative contexts alongside 'sussidio'.

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