heypolyglot
Italian

volenteroso

/volenteˈrozo/adjectiveC1
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 20,201

Meaning

willing, eager

  • showing willingness, eagerness, or goodwill to help or work

In a sentence

È uno studente volenteroso e si impegna sempre molto.

He is an eager student and always works very hard.

Nonostante la poca esperienza, i nuovi assunti sono molto volenterosi.

Despite having little experience, the new hires are very willing.

Perché non affidi il compito a un collaboratore volenteroso?

Why don't you assign the task to an eager colleague?

Word forms (4)
WordWord forms
volenterosomasculine · singular
volenterosafeminine · singular
volenterosimasculine · plural
volenterosefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Often describes students, trainees, or workers who show great goodwill even if lacking experience.

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