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lavorato

worked, processed; crafted

adjective lah-voh-RAH-toh Rare
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Usage Note

Lavorato is the past participle of lavorare used as an adjective, meaning that something has been shaped, processed, or crafted. Oro lavorato means wrought gold; legno lavorato means worked or carved wood. It can also function as a noun (i lavorati = processed goods). Do not confuse with lavoratore (worker) or with the verb form ho lavorato (I have worked).

Examples

"Preferisce i gioielli in argento lavorato a mano."

Natural Translation

She prefers jewellery in hand-crafted silver.

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