Meaning
firm, company, business, concern, establishment
In a sentence
Lavoro in un'azienda a Milano.
I work at a company in Milan.
La tua azienda ha già assunto qualcuno?
Has your company hired anyone yet?
Questa azienda è molto grande.
This company is very big.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| azienda | feminine · singular |
| aziende | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'azienda' for any business, big or small. 'Impresa' often implies larger or industrial firms.
- Avoid 'compagnia' for businesses; it’s mostly for theater troupes or insurance companies.
- Always feminine: 'la mia azienda', 'le aziende italiane'.