Meaning
antique dealer
- a dealer in antiques or old art objects
- an expert or scholar of antiquities
In a sentence
Abbiamo comprato questo tavolo antico da un antiquario a Lucca.
We bought this antique table from an antique dealer in Lucca.
L'antiquario valuterà il vecchio dipinto di famiglia domani mattina.
The antique dealer will evaluate the old family painting tomorrow morning.
Non tutti gli antiquari accettano pagamenti con carta di credito.
Not all antique dealers accept credit card payments.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| antiquario | masculine · singular |
| antiquari | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- The feminine form 'antiquaria' refers to a female antique dealer.
- Can also function as an adjective meaning 'antiquarian' or 'relating to antiques'.