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Italian word
cognome
surname, family name
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cognomen
a third personal name in ancient Rome; also informally a nickname
⚠️ The trap
In Italian 'cognome' means surname (a very everyday word). In English 'cognomen' is a rare, formal term. Do not let the English meaning mislead you into thinking 'cognome' is archaic in Italian — it is used constantly.
To say "a third personal name in ancient Rome; also informally a nickname" in Italian:
soprannome (nickname)
"cognome" in English means:
surname, family name
Example
"Qual è il tuo cognome? — Ferrari."
"What is your surname? — Ferrari."
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