Meaning
shopkeeper, merchant
- a person who buys and sells goods; a shopkeeper or trader
In a sentence
I commercianti del centro protestano contro i nuovi orari.
The shopkeepers in the centre are protesting against the new opening hours.
È una commerciante esperta che gestisce due negozi.
She is an experienced shopkeeper who manages two shops.
Mio nonno faceva il commerciante di tessuti.
My grandfather was a textile merchant.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| commerciante | singular |
| commercianti | plural |
Usage notes
- Takes masculine or feminine articles depending on the person: 'il commerciante', 'la commerciante'.
- More formal or broader than 'negoziante' (retail shopkeeper).