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PhrasesPresenting in ItalianPer chi non è del settore, spiego brevemente cosa significa questo termine.
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Per chi non è del settore, spiego brevemente cosa significa questo termine.

For those not in the sector, I briefly explain what this term means.

Pronunciation

'Brevemente' = bre-ve-MEN-te; stress on the third syllable.

When to use it

Use when presenting to a mixed audience that may include non-specialists, before using a technical term.

What it means

Acknowledging that not everyone in the room shares the same technical background is a sign of good presentation skills. 'Per chi non è del settore' (for those not in the sector) is non-condescending — it identifies a specific group without implying others are ignorant.

Variations

Con 'margine EBITDA' intendo...

By 'EBITDA margin' I mean...

Direct definition; for very specific financial terms

In termini semplici, questo concetto significa...

In simple terms, this concept means...

'In termini semplici' = in simple terms; universal simplification phrase

Evito il gergo tecnico e lo traduco in linguaggio comune.

I avoid technical jargon and translate it into everyday language.

Proactive commitment to accessibility

Mini Dialogue

Parlerò di 'customer lifetime value' — o CLV. Per chi non è del settore, spiego brevemente cosa significa: è il valore totale che un cliente genera per l'azienda durante l'intera durata del rapporto. È uno dei KPI più importanti per valutare la salute di un business.

I will be talking about 'customer lifetime value' — or CLV. For those not in the sector, I briefly explain what this means: it is the total value a customer generates for the company over the entire duration of the relationship. It is one of the most important KPIs for assessing the health of a business.

Cultural Note

Italian business audiences are increasingly multilingual in technical vocabulary (especially finance, tech, and marketing), where English terms are used directly. However, Italian law and public administration still require Italian terminology. Know your audience.