Meaning
carer, caregiver
- a domestic caregiver who assists elderly, sick, or disabled persons
In a sentence
La famiglia ha assunto una badante per assistere la nonna durante la notte.
The family hired a carer to assist their grandmother during the night.
Trovare un badante qualificato e affidabile non è sempre facile.
Finding a qualified and reliable caregiver is not always easy.
Mia zia lavora come badante da oltre dieci anni a Milano.
My aunt has been working as a carer for over ten years in Milan.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| badante | singular |
| badanti | plural |
Usage notes
- Uses the same form for men and women: 'il badante' or 'la badante'.
- A common, standard term in contemporary Italian society.