Meaning
work
- work, artwork, creation
- opera (musical drama)
- work, labor, services
- institution, charitable foundation
In a sentence
Quest'opera di Verdi mi piace ancora molto.
I still really like this work by Verdi.
Il medico ha prestato la sua opera gratuitamente durante l'emergenza.
The doctor provided his services for free during the emergency.
Ieri abbiamo visto un'opera al teatro.
Yesterday we saw an opera at the theater.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| opera | feminine · singular |
| opere | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'opera' for musical theater; 'lavoro' for general 'work'.
- Feminine noun: 'un’opera' (not 'un opera').
- Plural: 'opere' (e.g., 'le opere di Verdi').