nozze
wedding, nuptials
Advanced Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/ˈnot.tse/
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Cultural Note
'Nozze' is always plural and is more formal than 'matrimonio.' Key expressions include 'viaggio di nozze' (honeymoon), 'nozze d'argento' (25th anniversary), and 'nozze d'oro' (50th anniversary). The word carries a festive, ceremonial connotation that 'matrimonio' does not always have.
📝 Example Sentences
Le nozze d'oro dei miei nonni sono state una festa meravigliosa.
My grandparents' golden wedding anniversary was a wonderful celebration.
Il viaggio di nozze è stato in Grecia.
The honeymoon was in Greece.
Le nozze si celebreranno in una villa toscana.
The wedding will be held in a Tuscan villa.