Meaning
butler, majordomo
In a sentence
Il maggiordomo apre la porta ogni mattina.
The butler opens the door every morning.
Hai visto il maggiordomo in cucina?
Did you see the butler in the kitchen?
Il maggiordomo non ha trovato le chiavi.
The butler didn't find the keys.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| maggiordomo | masculine · singular |
| maggiordomi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use maggiordomo for a household butler; for a hotel porter or concierge, use facchino or portiere, not maggiordomo.
- It sounds formal or old-fashioned in everyday speech, often tied to aristocratic houses, period settings, or fiction.
- Plural is maggiordomi. The feminine maggiordoma exists but is uncommon; many speakers rephrase instead.