Meaning
mastery, command
- Comprehensive knowledge, skill, or control of a subject, skill, or language.
- Self-control or composure.
In a sentence
Marco ha dimostrato un'eccellente padronanza dell'inglese durante il colloquio.
Marco demonstrated excellent mastery of English during the interview.
Ci vogliono anni di studio per acquisire una reale padronanza dello strumento.
It takes years of practice to acquire true mastery of the instrument.
Anche nei momenti di crisi non ha mai perso la padronanza di sé.
Even in moments of crisis, he never lost his composure.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| padronanza | feminine · singular |
| padronanze | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often followed by the preposition 'di': 'padronanza della lingua' (mastery of the language).
- Near-synonym of 'dominio' or 'controllo', but implies refined proficiency.