betroth in Italian

betroth in Italian is fidanzarsi, fidanzare, promettere in sposa — betroth means of a man, to promise formally to marry a particular woman in the future.

betroth in Italian

fidanzarsi

verb

fidanzare

verb

(archaic) Often of a parent or guardian: to promise that (two people) be married to each other; specifically and chiefly, to promise that (a woman) be given in marriage to a man; to affiance.

promettere in sposa

verb

(archaic) Often of a parent or guardian: to promise that (two people) be married to each other; specifically and chiefly, to promise that (a woman) be given in marriage to a man; to affiance.

What does "betroth" mean?

verb Of a man, to promise formally to marry a particular woman in the future.
"The couple were betrothed not long after they met each other."
verb To promise formally, often as a parent or guardian, that a couple will marry, especially to promise a woman in marriage to a man.
"He betrothed his daughter to a distant relative."
verb Used of God, to form a close bond with believers or the church; also used of a priest promising himself to the church before becoming a bishop.
verb To commit yourself firmly to a cause, or promise your efforts to it.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

betroth in a sentence

The couple were betrothed not long after they met each other.
He betrothed his daughter to a distant relative.

Similar words in Italian

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Common Italian translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "betroth" in Italian?

"betroth" in Italian is fidanzarsi, fidanzare, promettere in sposa. betroth means: Of a man, to promise formally to marry a particular woman in the future.

Are there other ways to say "betroth" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 3 translations listed for "betroth": fidanzarsi, fidanzare, promettere in sposa.

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