cesare
/ˈt͡ʃe.za.re/
The English name Cesar is translated into Italian as cesare.
cesare is the name of the famous Roman leader and emperor.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has three syllables, with the stress on the first syllable. It is pronounced /ˈtʃe.za.re/.
Did you know?
- In certain Italian poetic traditions, the name cesare is used as a metonym for 'emperor' or 'supreme power'.
- While cesare is a name, the Italian word cesare as a verb is rarely used in daily speech, having been mostly replaced by tagliare.
- The name Cesare is often paired with the surname Borgia in Italian history and art to represent the peak of Renaissance political intrigue and corruption.
Examples in context
- O Cesare o niente.It is either Cesar or nothing.This sentence demonstrates the use of cesare in a phrase about choosing between two options.Tatoeba #914325 by riccioberto, translation #2747820 by mervert1
- Il nome di questo leader è Cesare.The name of this leader is Caesar.
- Tutti conoscono l'imperatore Cesare.Everyone knows the emperor Caesar.
Example conversation
Lorenzo and Martina are talking about a history book.
- LorenzoHai letto il libro su Cesare?Have you read the book about Caesar?
- MartinaSì, è molto interessante.Yes, it is very interesting.
- LorenzoLa storia di Cesare è incredibile.The story of Caesar is incredible.
- MartinaConcordo con te, Lorenzo.I agree with you, Lorenzo.
Sources
- Pronunciation from the Wiktionary entry Cesare.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
