B1NounMasculine
il disoccupato
unemployed person
/dee-zoh-koo-PAH-toh/
Plural: disoccupati
Test Yourself
What does ‘disoccupato’ mean in English?
Examples in Context
Il tasso di disoccupati giovanili in Italia è alto.
The youth unemployment rate in Italy is high.
È disoccupato da sei mesi e sta cercando lavoro.
He has been unemployed for six months and is looking for work.
About This Word
Youth unemployment ('disoccupazione giovanile') is a major social issue in Italy, especially in the south.
Related Words
disoccupazionesussidiolavororedditocentri per l'impiego