heypolyglot
Italian

montaggio

/monˈtad.dʒo/noun · masculineC1
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 7,280

Meaning

editing; assembly

  • the cutting and sequencing of film, video, or audio tracks
  • the physical assembling or fitting together of parts or furniture

In a sentence

Il regista ha dedicato tre mesi al montaggio della versione finale del film.

The director dedicated three months to editing the film's final cut.

Segui attentamente le istruzioni di montaggio per non danneggiare i mobili.

Follow the assembly instructions carefully so as not to damage the furniture.

Quanto tempo richiederà la fase di montaggio di questo documentario?

How long will the editing phase of this documentary require?

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
montaggiomasculine · singular
montaggimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • In film/media contexts, it translates as 'editing'; for furniture or machines, it means 'assembly'.

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