a conoscenza

Italian

Etymology

Literally, “at knowledge”.

Adjective

a conoscenza (invariable) [+ di (object)]

1. aware (of), acquainted (with)

   venire a conoscenza di ― to become aware of

   • 2020 October 8, “Usa, complotto per rapire la governatrice del Michigan: tredici arresti [US, plot to kidnap the Michigan governor: thirteen arrests]”, in la Repubblica‎^[1]:

     Secondo i documenti presentati in aula, i federali erano a conoscenza del piano grazie a informatori e agenti sotto copertura e non sembra che ci fosse un pericolo imminente per la sicurezza della democratica Whitmer.

     According to the documents presented in court, the feds were aware of the plan thanks to informants and undercover agents and it does not seem that there was an imminent danger for the safety of the Democratic Whitmer.

2. known (by)

   la loro relazione è a conoscenza di tutti

   everyone knows about their relationship

   (literally, “their relationship is known by everyone”)