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riparatore

repairer

noun ree-pah-rah-TOH-reh Rare

Origin: From Latin reparare (to repair) + agentive -tore.

Also means

restorer

Usage Note

Riparatore denotes a person who repairs things — riparatore di orologi (watch repairer), riparatore di scarpe (cobbler). It also functions as an adjective meaning 'remedial' or 'restorative': esame riparatore (a make-up exam for students who failed). The feminine is riparatrice. Do not confuse with restauratore (art restorer).

Examples

"Il riparatore ha aggiustato il mio telefono."

Natural Translation

The repairer fixed my phone.

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