rapporto

report

noun rahp-POR-toh Common

Origin: Latin reportare, 'to carry back, report'

Also means

relationship, ratio

Usage Note

Rapporto is versatile: un rapporto di lavoro (a working relationship), un rapporto annuale (an annual report), rapporto qualità-prezzo (value for money, quality-to-price ratio). In plural, i rapporti often refers to diplomatic or personal relations (rapporti diplomatici). Do not confuse with racconto (a story/tale).

Examples

"Il direttore ha letto il rapporto annuale."

Natural Translation

The director read the annual report.

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