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A2 — Elementarynoun

capo

head / boss / cape

Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)

capo (boss)dirigenteresponsabiletestavertice

Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)

subordinatodipendentebase

Usage note

'Capo' means boss, head (of the body), or a cape (geographical). 'Dirigente' is a manager. 'Responsabile' is the person in charge. 'In capo a' means within (a period of time).

Example

"Il mio capo mi ha dato un aumento di stipendio."

"My boss gave me a salary increase."

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