Italian · Family & People
donna
woman
Beginnernoun · f
Definition
An adult female human being.
Example
Quella donna è una famosa pittrice.
That woman is a famous painter.
Etymology
'Donna' originates from the Latin 'domina', meaning mistress or lady. Over time, it has come to represent women in general.
How & Where It’s Used
'Donna' is used in both spoken and written Italian, appropriate for formal and informal occasions, maintaining similar usage across Italy.
Literary Heritage
'Donna' often appears in Italian literary works, highlighting women's roles within society and love stories from poets like Petrarch.