La menzione
Example: La menzione speciale al concorso ha motivato tutti i partecipanti.
Definition
"La menzione" refers to a special recognition or citation given to someone, often in a competition or formal context, to acknowledge notable achievement or effort without awarding a primary prize.
Etymology
The word "la menzione" comes from the Italian verb "menzionare," meaning 'to mention,' which originates from the Latin 'mentionem,' meaning 'a mention or citation.' Did you know that "la menzione" literally implies being 'mentioned' or 'noted' for distinction?
Learn to use this word actively
"La menzione" appears in the Vocaplus list "", containing 112 commonly used words.
Would you like to not only understand these words, but also remember them and use them actively? Create a free account and select Italian as the language you want to learn.
Create a free account
