Meaning
head nurse, ward sister
- the head nurse responsible for managing a hospital ward or clinical department
- the headwaiter or supervisor in a restaurant dining room
In a sentence
La caposala ha organizzato i turni di tutto il reparto per il mese.
The head nurse arranged the ward shifts for the entire month.
Il caposala ha accolto i nuovi tirocinanti spiegando le regole.
The head nurse welcomed the new interns and explained the rules.
Hai già chiesto il permesso alla caposala prima di entrare?
Have you already asked the head nurse for permission before entering?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| caposala | singular |
| capisala (m.), caposala (f.) | plural |
Usage notes
- Compound noun. Plural is typically 'capisala' for men and 'caposala' for women.
- Takes masculine or feminine articles depending on the person's sex ('il caposala', 'la caposala').
- plural capisala (m.), caposala (f.)