B1Adjective
amatoriale
amateur / non-professional
/ah-mah-toh-RYAH-leh/
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What does ‘amatoriale’ mean in English?
Examples in Context
Suona in una band amatoriale con gli amici del liceo.
He plays in an amateur band with friends from secondary school.
Il teatro amatoriale è molto diffuso in Italia.
Amateur theatre is very widespread in Italy.
About This Word
Preferred over 'dilettante' to avoid negative connotations. Common in sports and arts contexts.
Related Words
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