No. 579 in Italian
volontà
"Volontà" means "will" or "determination" in English.
In a sentence
La mia volontà di aiutare gli altri è molto forte.
My will to help others is very strong.
Here, 'volontà' is used to express the determination or strong desire a person has.
Lui ha dimostrato una grande volontà nel superare le difficoltà.
He has shown a great will in overcoming the difficulties.
In this sentence, 'volontà' refers to the inner strength or resolve to face challenges.
Tutti devono rispettare la volontà del defunto.
Everyone must respect the will of the deceased.
Here, 'volontà' is used to mean the expressed wishes or desires of someone, particularly as documented or inferred.
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