Meaning
errand boy, apprentice
- a young helper, apprentice, or delivery boy in a workshop or shop
In a sentence
Il garzone del panettiere consegnava il pane fresco all'alba.
The baker's boy used to deliver fresh bread at dawn.
Ha iniziato la sua carriera come garzone in una bottega di falegname.
He started his career as an apprentice in a carpenter's workshop.
C'era una volta un garzone laborioso che sognava di aprire un negozio.
Once upon a time there was a hardworking shop boy who dreamed of opening a store.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| garzone | masculine · singular |
| garzoni | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Somewhat dated or nostalgic; today 'fattorino' or 'commesso' is more common for modern jobs.