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Italian

impresario

/im.preˈsa.rjo/noun · masculineC1
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Meaning

contractor, promoter

  • a building contractor or entrepreneur ('impresario edile')
  • a theatrical or concert manager/producer

In a sentence

L'impresario edile ha promesso di finire i lavori entro novembre.

The building contractor promised to finish the work by November.

Hai già parlato con l'impresario per la ristrutturazione dell'appartamento?

Have you already spoken with the contractor about renovating the apartment?

L'impresario teatrale non ha confermato le date della nuova tournée.

The theatrical producer did not confirm the dates of the new tour.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
impresariomasculine · singular
impresarimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Often combined as 'impresario edile' (building contractor), distinct from 'imprenditore' (general entrepreneur).

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