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pescivendolo

/ˌpeʃ.ʃiˈvɛn.do.lo/noun · masculineB2
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Meaning

fishmonger

  • A person who sells fish; a fish seller.

In a sentence

Compro sempre le spigole dal pescivendolo al mercato rionale.

I always buy sea bass from the fishmonger at the local market.

Il pescivendolo ha consigliato di cucinare il merluzzo al vapore.

The fishmonger suggested steaming the cod.

Oggi il pescivendolo non aveva calamari freschi.

Today the fishmonger didn't have fresh squid.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
pescivendolomasculine · singular
pescivendolimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Feminine form is 'pescivendola' (a female fish seller).
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