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reparto

department

noun reh-PAHR-toh Less Common
People & Society Work

Origin: from ripartire, 'to divide up'

Also means

ward

Usage Note

Reparto is a section or division, used for a shop department, a factory unit, or a hospital ward (reparto di terapia intensiva). It is more concrete than dipartimento, which fits universities and ministries. The plural is reparti.

Examples

"Lavora nel reparto vendite."

Natural Translation

She works in the sales department.

Literal Translation

She-works in-the department sales.

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