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Italian word

agente

agent; police officer

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agent

a person who acts on behalf of another; a spy

⚠️ The trap

These words overlap, but 'agente' in Italian very commonly refers to a police officer or traffic warden. Saying 'l'agente' often implies law enforcement in Italian contexts, which can surprise English speakers.

To say "a person who acts on behalf of another; a spy" in Italian:

N/A (mostly overlapping)

"agente" in English means:

agent; police officer

Example

"L'agente di polizia ci ha fermato per un controllo."

"The police officer stopped us for a check."

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