Meaning
earnings
- advantage, gain
In a sentence
Il mio guadagno mensile non basta per l'affitto.
My monthly earnings aren't enough for rent.
Quanto guadagno hai avuto da quel lavoro?
How much did you earn from that job?
Con questo cambio, il guadagno è minimo.
With this change, the gain is minimal.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| guadagno | masculine · singular |
| guadagni | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- For money, guadagno is broader than stipendio or salario, which mean wages/pay from a job.
- For profit in business, utile is more technical/accounting; guadagno is more general and everyday.
- Often used with fare: fare un guadagno. In speech, people also say guadagnarci for 'benefit from it.'