Meaning
union, combination
- union, joining
- combination, blend
- cohesion, unity
In a sentence
La loro unione è durata molti anni.
Their union lasted many years.
Che ne pensi dell'unione di questi colori?
What do you think of the combination of these colors?
Senza unione, la squadra non ha vinto.
Without cohesion, the team didn't win.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| unione | feminine · singular |
| unioni | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use unione for political, social, or formal joining; use matrimonio for marriage and fusione for a business merger or physical melting together.
- In everyday Italian, unione often sounds more formal or institutional than unione togetherness in English; for personal closeness, speakers may prefer intesa or legame.
- Common in fixed names and institutions: Unione Europea, unione civile, unione doganale. Capitalize only when it is part of an official proper name.