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Italian

incombenza

/in.komˈbɛn.tsa/noun · feminineB2
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Meaning

task; duty

  • a duty or task that must be dealt with
  • an urgent matter or obligation

In a sentence

Ho troppe incombenze in ufficio questa settimana.

I have too many duties at the office this week.

Puoi sbrigare tu questa incombenza oggi?

Can you take care of this task today?

Non rimando mai le incombenze domestiche importanti.

I never put off important household chores.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
incombenzafeminine · singular
incombenzefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Often plural: incombenze di casa, incombenze amministrative.
  • More formal than cosa da fare.
  • Common in work, office, and household contexts.

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