Meaning
referee, umpire
- arbitrator
In a sentence
L'arbitro ha fischiato la fine della partita.
The referee blew the final whistle.
Chi è l'arbitro di questa gara?
Who is the referee for this match?
Abbiamo scelto un arbitro per risolvere il problema.
We chose an arbitrator to solve the problem.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| arbitro | masculine · singular |
| arbitri | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- For sports, arbitro is the standard term. Giudice di gara is more formal or used in specific competitions.
- In legal or business contexts, arbitro means an arbitrator; don't confuse it with avvocato or giudice.
- The feminine form is arbitra, but many speakers still use l'arbitro for a woman, especially in sports media.