A1 — Beginnernoun
lavoro
work, job
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
impiegooccupazioneprofessionemestiere
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
disoccupazioneozioriposovacanza
Usage note
'Lavoro' is the most general. 'Impiego' = employment (formal). 'Mestiere' = trade/craft. 'Professione' = profession (implies education).
Example
"Ho trovato un nuovo lavoro in una grande azienda."
"I found a new job at a big company."
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