Italian word
notaio
a notary public (in Italy, a highly qualified independent legal professional who authenticates documents and handles property transfers)
Looks like
notary
a notary public (in common law countries, a relatively minor official who witnesses signatures)
⚠️ The trap
An Italian 'notaio' is a high-status, state-appointed legal professional comparable to a senior solicitor. A U.S./UK notary public is a much more minor official. Italian real estate transactions MUST go through a notaio by law.
To say "a notary public (in common law countries, a relatively minor official who witnesses signatures)" in Italian:
notaio
"notaio" in English means:
a notary public (in Italy, a highly qualified independent legal professional who authenticates documents and handles property transfers)
Example
"Dobbiamo andare dal notaio per firmare il rogito."
"We need to go to the notary to sign the property deed."
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