heypolyglot
Italian

ruolo

/ˈrwɔ.lo/noun · masculineB1
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Meaning

role

In a sentence

Che ruolo hai nel progetto?

What role do you have in the project?

Lei ha avuto un ruolo importante ieri.

She had an important role yesterday.

Non capisco bene il tuo ruolo qui.

I don't really understand your role here.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
ruolomasculine · singular
ruolimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Use 'ruolo' for jobs, theater, or social positions. 'Parte' is for smaller, temporary roles (e.g., in a game).
  • Common mistake: Overusing 'ruolo' for 'part' in general. 'Ruolo' implies importance or function, not just any part.
  • No plural form change for gender: 'il ruolo' (masc.), 'i ruoli' (masc. plural).

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