pastoral
US /ˈpæs.tɚ.əl/
UK /ˈpæs.tɚ.əl/
1.
pastorale, campestre
of or relating to the countryside, especially with reference to the idealized innocence and tranquility of rural life
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The artist painted a beautiful pastoral scene with sheep and rolling hills.
L'artista ha dipinto una bellissima scena pastorale con pecore e colline ondulate.
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Many poets romanticize the pastoral life.
Molti poeti romanticizzano la vita pastorale.
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pastorale, clericale
of or relating to a pastor or the duties of a pastor
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The church offers pastoral care to its members.
La chiesa offre assistenza pastorale ai suoi membri.
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He received pastoral training before becoming a minister.
Ha ricevuto una formazione pastorale prima di diventare ministro.
1.
pastorale, egloga
a literary work (such as a poem or play) dealing with shepherds or rural life in a usually idealized way
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The poet's latest work is a beautiful pastoral.
L'ultima opera del poeta è una bellissima pastorale.
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The opera featured a charming pastoral scene in the second act.
L'opera presentava una deliziosa scena pastorale nel secondo atto.