A2NounMasculine
l' assegno
check / cheque
/as-SE-nyo/
Plural: assegni
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What does ‘assegno’ mean in English?
Examples in Context
Il padrone di casa accetta solo assegni.
The landlord only accepts checks.
Ha firmato l'assegno e lo ha consegnato alla banca.
He signed the check and handed it to the bank.
About This Word
Assegni are less common in modern Italy. An 'assegno circolare' is a cashier's check — safer and often required for large transactions like buying a house.
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