Meaning
lawyer
- lawyer, counsel, solicitor, barrister (male)
- advocate, defender, intercessor (male)
In a sentence
Mio fratello fa l'avvocato in centro da anni.
My brother has worked as a lawyer downtown for years.
Hai già chiamato l'avvocato per quel problema?
Have you already called the lawyer about that problem?
Lei è un'avvocata molto brava.
She is a very good lawyer.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| avvocato | masculine · singular |
| avvocati | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- For the profession, use avvocato; giurista means legal scholar/expert, not necessarily a practicing lawyer.
- In direct address, Italians often use the title: Avvocato Rossi. It sounds formal and professional.
- The feminine is avvocata or avvocatessa; avvocata is increasingly preferred in contemporary formal usage.