Meaning
secretary
- secretary general, party leader
In a sentence
Il segretario ha risposto subito al telefono.
The secretary answered the phone right away.
Chi è il nuovo segretario del club?
Who is the club's new secretary?
Il segretario del partito ha rilasciato un'intervista.
The party secretary gave an interview.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| segretario | masculine · singular |
| segretari | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- For office staff, segretario is masculine; segretaria is feminine. Don’t use masculine for a woman unless context specifically requires a title.
- In politics and unions, segretario often means the organization’s leader, not an assistant. Context usually makes this clear.
- For government ministries, English 'Secretary' is usually ministro in Italian, not segretario.