tirocinio
internship / apprenticeship
Intermediate Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/tiroˈtʃiːnjo/
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Cultural Note
Internships ('tirocini') are very common in Italy, especially for recent graduates. Unfortunately, many are poorly compensated or unpaid, contributing to the 'brain drain' (fuga dei cervelli) as talented young Italians seek better opportunities abroad. The word 'stage' (from French) is also commonly used.
📝 Example Sentences
Sto facendo un tirocinio in uno studio legale.
I'm doing an internship at a law firm.
Il tirocinio dura sei mesi.
The internship lasts six months.
Dopo il tirocinio spero di essere assunto.
After the internship I hope to be hired.