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Italian

sussidio

/susˈsi.djo/noun · masculineC1
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Meaning

subsidy, benefit

  • Financial aid or allowance granted by the government or an institution
  • Support or assistance given to people in need

In a sentence

Molte famiglie hanno fatto domanda per il sussidio statale.

Many families applied for the state subsidy.

Riceve un sussidio mensile da quando ha perso il lavoro.

He has been receiving a monthly benefit since he lost his job.

Il governo intende aumentare i sussidi per l'energia rinnovabile.

The government intends to increase subsidies for renewable energy.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
sussidiomasculine · singular
sussidimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Often refers specifically to social security benefits such as unemployment aid.
  • Plural drops the final -o to form sussidi.

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