Divulgare

Divulgare is an infinitive verb with meanings related to making information public: to disseminate, publish, or disclose. In Latin, divulgare carried the sense of making something widely known, to reveal or publish. In modern Romance languages, related forms appear with similar senses: Italian divulgare, Spanish divulgar, French divulguer, Portuguese divulgar, all tied to the idea of bringing information or knowledge into the public sphere.

In Italian, divulgare is a regular -are verb and is used in contexts such as science communication, journalism, or official disclosures. The noun form divulgazione denotes the act of disseminating information, while divulgatore refers to a person who disseminates or publicizes information. The term can imply making known information that was previously obscure or restricted, but contexts vary from routine publication to formal disclosure.

Cross-linguistic cognates reflect a shared heritage. English uses the related verb divulge, which derives from the same Latin root via French, with the noun divulgation (less common) or disclosure as typical equivalents. Other Romance languages offer parallel terms with closely related meanings.

Usage notes: divulgare emphasizes the act of bringing information into the public domain, often within formal, professional, or institutional contexts. In journalistic or scientific settings, it can denote standard procedures for public release of data or findings, as well as the disclosure of confidential or sensitive information when authorized. See also divulgation, disclosure, dissemination, divulgatore, divulgazione.