Meaning
unstable; insecure
- not stable or secure
- temporary and uncertain, especially in work
- weak or at risk of worsening
In a sentence
Ha un contratto precario da due anni.
He has had an insecure contract for two years.
La tua situazione lavorativa è ancora precaria?
Is your work situation still unstable?
Le condizioni economiche non sono più precarie.
The economic conditions are no longer precarious.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| precario | masculine · singular |
| precaria | feminine · singular |
| precari | masculine · plural |
| precarie | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Very common with lavoro, contratto, situazione, equilibrio.
- For jobs, means insecure or temporary, not just part-time.
- Can describe health or finances as well.