Italian Vocabulary and Expressions

Vocabulary flashcards covering connectors, formal email writing, workplace terminology, fashion, technology, statistics, and everyday Italian idioms.

Dato che, poiché

Italian causal connectives translated as "ya que" (since / given that).

In fin dei conti

Italian connective phrase translated as "a fin de cuentas" (at the end of the day / in the end).

Qualora

Italian conditional connective translated as "En el caso de que" (in case / in the event that).

Malgrado

Italian concessive connector translated as "A pesar de" (despite / in spite of).

A meno che, a patto che, a condizione che, purché

Italian conditional conjunctions translated as "siempre y cuando" (provided that / as long as / unless).

Ne consegue che

Italian consecutive expression translated as "se desprende que (consecuencia)" (it follows that).

Gentile , Gentilissimo/a

Formal Italian email salutation, categorized as a "comienzo email formal" (formal email opening).

In risposta alla Sua / Vostra lettera – mail

Formal correspondence phrase used as a opening for the body of an email ("comienzo del cuerpo del mail").

Rimango in attesa di un suo riscontro e la ringrazio per la disponibilità

Formal email closing sentence, where "riscontro" is defined as "respuesta a carta" (awaiting your reply and thanking you for your availability).

Porgere (porgo cordiali/distinti saluti)

Italian formal verb used in letter/email closings meaning "ofrecer" (to offer or extend regards).

Cordiali saluti, Cordialmente, Grazie e cordiali saluti. Un cordiale saluto.

Formal email closings categorized in the notes as "fin correo formal".

Un grande bacio e aspetto tue notizie / Baci e abbracci / Ti mando un abbraccio

Informal Italian email closings categorized as "Fin mail informal".

Colloquio di lavoro

Job interview, translated as "Entrevista de trabajo".

Assunzione - assumere

Hiring or to hire, translated as "Contratación, contratar".

Lavoratore dipendente

An employee working for an employer, translated as "Trabajador por cuenta ajena".

Lavoratore autonomo

A self-employed worker or freelancer, translated as "Trabajador por cuenta propia".

Stagista

An intern or trainee, translated as "Becario, interno".

Fare la gavetta

Workplace idiom defined as "Empezar por trabajos peores con la esperanza de ir avanzando y mejorando con el tiempo" (starting at the bottom to work one's way up).

Avanzamento di carriera

Career advancement, defined as "(promoción)".

Crescita professionale

Professional development, defined as "(mejorar competencias o posición)".

Congedo di maternità/paternità

Parental leave, translated as "permiso de maternidad/paternidad".

Stile intramontabile

Timeless style, translated as "estilo atemporal".

Accessorio di punta

Fashion term defined as an "(elemento che valorizza un look)" (a statement accessory that enhances a look).

Sfoggiare un outfit

Fashion expression defined as "lucir un atuendo (llevarlo con seguridad)" (to flaunt or wear an outfit with confidence).

Indagine (fem.)

Research investigation or survey, translated as "estudio, sondeo".

Essere in calo

Statistical phrase translated as "estar cayendo/disminuyendo" (to be falling or decreasing).

Capolavoro

Art term meaning masterpiece, translated as "Obra maestra".

Smart working

Remote working or telecommuting, translated as "teletrabajo".

Automazione intelligente

Intelligent automation, defined as the "(Uso di tecnologie avanzate per eseguire compiti senza intervento umano)".

Pensieroso

Adjective describing a state of mind, translated as "pensativo, meditabundo" (pensive or thoughtful).

Sentirsi svuotato

Emotional state translated as "sentirse vacío" (feeling empty or drained).

Con un nodo in gola

Idiomatic expression translated as "con un nudo en la garganta" (with a lump in one's throat).

Sbarcare il lunario

Italian idiom translated as "llegar a fin de mes" (to make ends meet).

Stringere la cinghia

Italian idiom translated as "apretarse el cinturón (tb. económico)" (to tighten one's belt).

Prendersela

Pronominal verb translated as "meterse (con alguien), enfadarse" (to take offense or get angry).

Essere alla mano

Idiom describing an easygoing, approachable person, translated as "ser accesible, sencillo".

Mi dai sui nervi

Informal expression meaning "me pones de los nervios" (you get on my nerves).

Essere stufo

Idiomatic expression translated as "estar harto" (to be fed up or sick of something).

Tempestivo

Adjective meaning timely or prompt, translated as "Oportuno, puntual".

Attenersi a

Verb phrase meaning to abide by or adhere to rules, translated as "cumplir".

Contravvenire a

Verb phrase meaning to infringe or violate, translated as "Violar, contravenir".

Insegnante di sostegno

Special educational needs or support teacher, translated in the notes as "Profesor particular".

Coinvolgente

Adjective translated in the notes as "Adictivo" (engaging, gripping).

Ti lascia con il fiato sospeso fino alla fine

Idiomatic phrase translated as "Te hace contener el aliento hasta el final" (it keeps you in suspense until the very end).

Pronto?

The standard Italian telephone greeting, defined in the notes as "(responder al teléfono)".