Meaning
farm labourer
- A hired agricultural day labourer who does manual field work.
In a sentence
Mio nonno lavorava come bracciante nelle risaie del nord.
My grandfather worked as a farm labourer in the rice fields of the north.
Molti braccianti stagionali chiedono contratti più equi e alloggi dignitosi.
Many seasonal farm workers are asking for fairer contracts and decent housing.
Non tutti i braccianti assunti per la raccolta hanno tutele adeguate.
Not all farm workers hired for the harvest have adequate protections.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| bracciante | singular |
| braccianti | plural |
Usage notes
- Used for both men and women: 'il bracciante' or 'la bracciante'. The plural is 'braccianti' for both genders.
- Derives from 'braccio' (arm), literally referring to someone who works with the strength of their arms.