noun
contessa
kuhn-TEH-suh
Contessa (noun) means an Italian countess. Example: “The old villa now belongs to a contessa from Milan.”
noun
1
An Italian countess.
"The old villa now belongs to a contessa from Milan."
How to use contessa
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe Italian title for a countess.
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Word forms
- Plural
- contessas
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Etymology
From Italian contessa, a doublet of the English word "countess."
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What does “contessa” mean?
The word “contessa” means an Italian countess. In plain terms, the Italian title for a countess.
How do you pronounce “contessa”?
“Contessa” is pronounced kuhn-TEH-suh (/kənˈtɛsə/ in IPA).
How do you use “contessa” in a sentence?
Here is “contessa” used in a sentence: “The old villa now belongs to a contessa from Milan.”
What part of speech is “contessa”?
“Contessa” is a noun.
Where does the word “contessa” come from?
The word “contessa” comes from Italian. From Italian contessa, a doublet of the English word "countess.".
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