B1Adjective
dilettante
amateur / hobbyist
/dee-let-TAN-teh/
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What does ‘dilettante’ mean in English?
Examples in Context
È un fotografo dilettante ma con risultati professionali.
He is an amateur photographer but with professional results.
Gareggia a livello dilettante, non professionistico.
She competes at amateur, not professional, level.
About This Word
Can have a slightly negative connotation — 'amatoriale' is more neutral and preferred.
Related Words
amatorialeprincipiantehobbistaprofessionistaesperto