Meaning
sector
- area
In a sentence
Lavoro nel settore turistico da tre anni.
I have worked in the tourism sector for three years.
In quale settore del negozio hai trovato il latte?
In which area of the store did you find the milk?
Questo settore non mi interessa molto.
This sector doesn't interest me much.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| settore | masculine · singular |
| settori | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'settore' for industries, business areas, or fields (e.g., tech sector). 'Area' is more general (e.g., geographic zones).
- Avoid using 'settore' for small, informal spaces—'zona' or 'parte' work better.
- Common in formal/business contexts; less common in casual speech.