dipendente
employee
Intermediate Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/dipenˈdɛnte/
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Cultural Note
Italian labor law provides strong protections for 'dipendenti' (employees), especially those with permanent contracts. The distinction between 'dipendente pubblico' (public employee) and 'dipendente privato' (private employee) is significant — public sector jobs ('il posto fisso') are highly coveted for their stability.
📝 Example Sentences
L'azienda ha licenziato venti dipendenti.
The company laid off twenty employees.
Sono un dipendente pubblico.
I'm a public sector employee.
I dipendenti hanno diritto alle ferie pagate.
Employees have the right to paid leave.