azienda
company
noun ah-TSYEN-dah Common
Origin: Medieval Latin agenda (things to be done), via Spanish hacienda
Also means
firm
Usage Note
Azienda is the standard Italian term for a business company or firm — azienda ospedaliera (hospital trust), azienda agricola (farm). It is broader than società (which implies a legally incorporated entity) and more neutral than impresa (which stresses enterprise/entrepreneurship). The compound azienda sanitaria locale (ASL) is the local health authority.
Examples
"L'azienda ha assunto dieci nuovi dipendenti."
Natural Translation
The company hired ten new employees.
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