Meaning
factor
- factor, element
- farm manager, bailiff
In a sentence
Il sonno è un fattore importante per stare bene.
Sleep is an important factor for feeling well.
Quale fattore ha causato questo ritardo?
Which factor caused this delay?
Il fattore ha venduto il latte al mercato.
The farmer sold the milk at the market.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| fattore | masculine · singular |
| fattori | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- For causes or influences, fattore is more technical than causa; common in science, economics, and formal discussion.
- In math, fattore means a factor in multiplication; don't confuse it with fabbrica/fabbricante for manufacturer.
- The old sense meaning estate steward is historical or literary, not used in everyday modern Italian.