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ristorazione

/ri.sto.ratˈtsjo.ne/noun · feminineB2
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 9,237

Meaning

catering, food service

  • restaurant and food-service sector
  • professional preparation and serving of food
  • catering service for events or institutions

In a sentence

Lavora nella ristorazione da molti anni.

He has worked in food service for many years.

Cerchi lavoro nel settore della ristorazione?

Are you looking for work in the food-service sector?

La ristorazione non offre solo lavoro stagionale.

Food service does not offer only seasonal work.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
ristorazionefeminine · singular
ristorazionifeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Often refers to the business sector, not just one restaurant.
  • Common in work contexts: settore della ristorazione.
  • Can also mean catering services for schools, events, companies.

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