Meaning
manager, director
- director, manager
- principal, headteacher
- editor
- conductor
In a sentence
Il direttore è nel suo ufficio.
The director is in his office.
Hai parlato con il direttore della scuola?
Did you speak with the school principal?
Il direttore arriva alle nove.
The director arrives at nine.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| direttore | masculine · singular |
| direttori | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'direttore' for formal leadership roles; 'capo' is more casual or generic (e.g., 'capo del team').
- In schools, 'preside' is common in Italy, but 'direttore' is used in some regions or private institutions.
- For orchestra conductors, 'direttore d’orchestra' is standard; 'maestro' is also used but less formal.