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"Job" in Italian: lavoro
il lavoro
Job / work in Italian is il lavoro (lah-VOH-roh), masculine. Plural is i lavori. Trovare lavoro means finding a job.
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How to pronounce lavoro
Say it
lah-VOH-roh
/laˈvo.ro/
Lavoro stresses VOH: lah-VOH-roh. Soft v. Article: eel lah-VOH-roh.
"Job" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| il lavoro | the job / work Employment. | Employment. |
| i lavori | jobs / works Plural; also renovation works. | Plural; also renovation works. |
| cercare lavoro | to look for a job Job hunt. | Job hunt. |
| andare a lavoro | to go to work Daily routine. | Daily routine. |
How to use lavoro in real life
- 1Small talk
Il mio lavoro inizia alle nove.
My job starts at nine.
Il mio lavoro.
- 2Job hunt
Cerco un lavoro part-time in centro.
I'm looking for a part-time job downtown.
Un lavoro.
- 3Leaving a party
Devo andare: domani ho lavoro presto.
I have to go: tomorrow I have work early.
Ho lavoro.
Mistakes English speakers make with lavoro
Incorrect: Ho un job nuovo.
Correct: Ho un lavoro nuovo.
Use lavoro.
Incorrect: La lavoro è interessante.
Correct: Il lavoro è interessante.
Masculine: il lavoro.
Good to know
Lavoro covers both the job and the abstract idea of work. Friends ask come va il lavoro? the way English asks how's work.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Catching up after a move
ChatPal
Hai già trovato un lavoro qui?
Have you already found a job here?
You
Sì, un lavoro in un bar vicino casa.
Yes, a job in a bar near home.
ChatPal
Che bello. Il lavoro ti piace?
Nice. Do you like the job?
You
Sì, i turni sono ok.
Yes, the shifts are ok.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Job" in Italian
Gender?
Masculine: il lavoro.
Look for a job?
Cercare lavoro / cercare un lavoro.
Go to work?
Andare a lavoro / andare al lavoro.
Plural?
I lavori.
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