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segretaria

/seɡreˈtaː.rja/noun · feminineA1
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Meaning

secretary

  • person whose job is organizing office work, calls, and appointments

In a sentence

La segretaria risponde al telefono.

The secretary answers the phone.

La segretaria è in ufficio?

Is the secretary in the office?

Oggi la segretaria non lavora.

Today the secretary is not working.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
segretariafeminine · singular
segretariefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Feminine form is segretaria; masculine is segretario.
  • Can refer to office work in companies, schools, or clinics.
  • Do not confuse with segreteria, the office or administration desk.

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