Meaning
head of family
- the primary provider or recognized head of a household
In a sentence
Dopo la scomparsa dei genitori, è diventata lei la capofamiglia.
After the parents passed away, she became the head of the family.
Chi è registrato come capofamiglia in questo modulo?
Who is listed as the head of the household on this form?
Molti capifamiglia faticano ad arrivare a fine mese.
Many heads of households struggle to make ends meet.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| capofamiglia | singular |
| capifamiglia | plural |
Usage notes
- In the plural, the masculine is standardly 'capifamiglia' (though invariable 'capofamiglia' also occurs), while the feminine is invariable ('le capofamiglia').
- Can refer to a man or a woman; the article changes accordingly ('il capofamiglia', 'la capofamiglia').
- plural capifamiglia