No. 292 in Italian
questione
"Questione" in Italian means "question," "issue," or "matter" in English.
In a sentence
La questione della sostenibilità ambientale è cruciale.
The matter of environmental sustainability is crucial.
Here, 'questione' is used to mean 'matter' or 'issue,' referring to a significant topic being discussed.
Non è una questione di soldi, ma di principio.
It's not a matter of money, but of principle.
In this sentence, 'questione' represents an abstract issue or subject being considered.
A questa questione risponderemo nella prossima riunione.
We will address this question in the next meeting.
Here, 'questione' is used to signify a specific question or topic that will be addressed.
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