esperienza
experience
Intermediate Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/espeˈrjɛntsa/
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Cultural Note
In Italian job listings, 'esperienza pregressa' (previous experience) is often required, creating a catch-22 for young graduates. The phrase 'fare esperienza' means to gain experience, and internships are seen as a way to accumulate it before entering the permanent job market.
📝 Example Sentences
Ho cinque anni di esperienza nel marketing.
I have five years of experience in marketing.
È stata un'esperienza formativa.
It was a formative experience.
L'esperienza conta più della laurea.
Experience counts more than a degree.