Significado
council (especially religious)
- council (ecumenical or episcopal assembly)
- solemn assembly, meeting
En una frase
Il Concilio di Trento ha segnato la storia della Chiesa.
The Council of Trent marked the history of the Church.
Hai già letto le note del concilio?
Have you already read the council notes?
I vescovi si sono riuniti in concilio per discutere le riforme.
The bishops gathered in council to discuss the reforms.
Formas de la palabra (2)
| Palabra | Formas de la palabra |
|---|---|
| concilio | masculine · singular |
| concili | masculine · plural |
Notas de uso
- Mostly formal and historical. In everyday Italian, riunione or conferenza is usually more natural.
- Strongly associated with the Church: concilio ecumenico, Concilio di Trento, Concilio Vaticano II.
- Do not confuse with consiglio, which means advice or council in many modern administrative contexts.