A2NounFeminine
la comunione
First Communion
/koh-moo-NYOH-neh/
Plural: comunioni
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What does ‘comunione’ mean in English?
Examples in Context
Per la Prima Comunione abbiamo organizzato un pranzo al ristorante.
For the First Communion we organized a lunch at the restaurant.
La comunione si fa di solito intorno ai nove anni.
First Communion is usually done around age nine.
About This Word
La Prima Comunione is a major family celebration in Italy. Children wear formal white outfits, and the event is followed by a large lunch or dinner. Gifts of money or gold jewellery are traditional.
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