Meaning
sergeant
- non-commissioned officer rank in Italian military corps with police duties (Carabinieri, Guardia di Finanza)
In a sentence
Il brigadiere ha ascoltato con molta attenzione la testimonianza dei presenti.
The sergeant listened very carefully to the testimony of those present.
Mio zio ha prestato servizio come brigadiere dei Carabinieri per trent'anni.
My uncle served as a Carabinieri sergeant for thirty years.
I cittadini hanno chiesto informazioni direttamente al brigadiere di quartiere.
The citizens asked for information directly from the neighborhood sergeant.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| brigadiere | masculine · singular |
| brigadieri | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Used specifically for military and police forces such as the Carabinieri, roughly equivalent to sergeant.