avvocato
lawyer
Intermediate Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/avvoˈkaːto/
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Cultural Note
In Italy, 'avvocato' is also used as an honorific title, similar to 'dottore.' You might hear people addressed as 'Avvocato Rossi' in formal contexts. The feminine form 'avvocata' or 'avvocatessa' is debated; 'avvocata' is increasingly preferred as the modern, inclusive form.
📝 Example Sentences
Mio padre è avvocato penalista.
My father is a criminal lawyer.
Ho bisogno di un avvocato per questa causa.
I need a lawyer for this case.
L'avvocata ha vinto la causa.
The lawyer won the case.