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previdenza

/pre.viˈdɛn.t͡sa/noun · feminineC1
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 12,072

Meaning

social security, pension scheme

  • social security system or pension provisions
  • foresight, prudence (formal quality of planning ahead)

In a sentence

La riforma della previdenza sociale è un tema centrale nel dibattito economico.

The reform of social security is a central topic in the economic debate.

Ha deciso di versare una quota mensile in un fondo di previdenza integrativa.

She decided to pay a monthly amount into a supplementary pension fund.

Non tutti i lavoratori conoscono i dettagli della previdenza pubblica.

Not all workers are familiar with the details of public pensions.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
previdenzafeminine · singular
previdenzefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Formal: primarily encountered in bureaucratic, economic, and legal contexts regarding pensions.
  • Almost always seen in 'previdenza sociale' (welfare/pension system).

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