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professionista

professional

noun proh-feh-syoh-NEE-stah Less Common

Also means

expert

Usage Note

Professionista (m./f.) is an epicene noun — the same form is used for men and women; only the article changes: il professionista (m.), la professionista (f.). The plural is i professionisti (m./mixed) or le professioniste (f.). It denotes someone who practises a skilled profession, often a licensed one (doctor, lawyer, architect).

Examples

"È una professionista molto stimata."

Natural Translation

She is a highly regarded professional.

Literal Translation

Is a professional very esteemed.

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