Meaning
professional, pro
In a sentence
Mia sorella è una professionista molto seria.
My sister is a very serious professional.
Sei un professionista o fai questo per hobby?
Are you a pro, or do you do this as a hobby?
Non sono un professionista, ma me la cavo.
I'm not a professional, but I manage.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| professionista | masculine · singular |
| professionisti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use professionista for a qualified worker or expert; professione is the profession itself, not the person.
- Often implies competence and reliability, not just employment status; dilettante contrasts with it.
- For sports, professionista means professional athlete; in casual speech, pro is shorter and more informal.