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stampante

printer

noun stahm-PAHN-teh Rare

Usage Note

Stampante is the standard word for a computer printer. It derives from stampare (to print, to stamp) and is grammatically feminine. Common types include stampante laser and stampante a getto d'inchiostro (inkjet printer). Do not confuse with stampatore (a printing press operator or, historically, a printer of books).

Examples

"La stampante è esaurita di inchiostro."

Natural Translation

The printer is out of ink.

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