Meaning
at, near
- at, by (institution or workplace)
- care of (c/o)
- near, close to (formal)
- among, with
In a sentence
Lavora da molti anni come ricercatore presso l'università.
He has worked for many years as a researcher at the university.
Puoi inviare la lettera presso il nostro ufficio centrale.
You can send the letter to our head office.
Non lavoro più presso quel negozio.
I don't work at that shop anymore.
Usage notes
- Use 'presso' for 'at someone’s place' (e.g., 'presso di te'), not 'a casa di'—though both work.
- Avoid 'presso' for physical proximity to objects; prefer 'vicino a' or 'accanto a' instead.
- Always pair 'presso' with 'di' for 'care of' (e.g., 'presso di Luca'). No exceptions.