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Italian word

alunno

pupil (primary and lower secondary school student)

Looks like

alumnus

a former student / graduate of a school or university

⚠️ The trap

Italian 'alunno' (current pupil) and English 'alumnus' (former student/graduate) share a Latin root but have opposite time references. An 'alunno' is currently studying; an 'alumnus' has already graduated.

To say "a former student / graduate of a school or university" in Italian:

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"alunno" in English means:

pupil (primary and lower secondary school student)

Example

"Gli alunni della quinta elementare hanno recitato una commedia."

"The Year 5 pupils performed a play."

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