A2🅰️ Letter A
Italian word
agente
agent; police officer
Looks like
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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