Meaning
schemer; computer
- A calculating, shrewd, or scheming person who acts purely out of self-interest.
- A computer or calculation device (dated or technical).
In a sentence
Non fidarti di lui, è un freddo calcolatore.
Don't trust him, he is a cold and calculating person.
Tutti sanno che lei è una donna ambiziosa e calcolatrice.
Everyone knows she is an ambitious and calculating woman.
Quel vecchio calcolatore elettronico occupa un'intera stanza del museo.
That old electronic computer takes up an entire room in the museum.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| calcolatore | masculine · singular |
| calcolatori | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- When describing a person, the feminine form is 'calcolatrice'.
- As a machine, 'calcolatore' is now mostly replaced by 'computer', though 'calcolatrice' means pocket calculator.