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"Lawyer" in Italian: avvocato / avvocata
l'avvocato / l'avvocata
Lawyer in Italian is l'avvocato or l'avvocata. Plural: gli avvocati / le avocate. People often say avvocato as a title before the surname.
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How to pronounce avvocato / avvocata
Say it
ahv-voh-KAH-toh
/avvoˈka.to/
Avvocato stresses KAH: ahv-voh-KAH-toh. Double v. Avvocata ends in KAH-tah.
"Lawyer" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| l'avvocato | the lawyer (m) Default masculine. | Default masculine. |
| l'avvocata | the lawyer (f) Feminine form. | Feminine form. |
| studio legale | law firm / office Where lawyers work. | Where lawyers work. |
| consultare un avvocato | to consult a lawyer Getting advice. | Getting advice. |
How to use avvocato / avvocata in real life
- 1Need advice
Devo parlare con un avvocato domani.
I need to talk to a lawyer tomorrow.
Un avvocato.
- 2Introducing someone
Lei è l'avvocata che segue il caso.
She is the lawyer handling the case.
L'avvocata.
- 3Office visit
L'avvocato riceve solo su appuntamento.
The lawyer sees people by appointment only.
L'avvocato.
Mistakes English speakers make with avvocato / avvocata
Incorrect: Il mio lawyer è bravo.
Correct: Il mio avvocato è bravo.
Use avvocato / avvocata.
Incorrect: Lei è un avvocato. (if you want the feminine form)
Correct: Lei è un'avvocata.
Prefer avvocata for a woman in modern Italian.
Good to know
Calling someone avvocato Rossi is respectful title talk. First visits are formal—documents in a folder, not a casual coffee chat.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Deciding whether to get legal help
ChatPal
Chiamiamo un avvocato o aspettiamo?
Shall we call a lawyer or wait?
You
Meglio un'avvocata subito, secondo me.
Better a lawyer right away, I think.
ChatPal
Ok. Conosci un avvocato di fiducia?
Ok. Do you know a trusted lawyer?
You
Sì, ti passo il numero.
Yes, I'll give you the number.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Lawyer" in Italian
Male form?
L'avvocato.
Female form?
L'avvocata.
Law firm?
Studio legale.
Consult a lawyer?
Consultare un avvocato.
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