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B1adjective

dilettante

amateur / hobbyist

Pronunciation

dee-let-TAN-teh

About this word

Can have a slightly negative connotation — 'amatoriale' is more neutral and preferred.

Examples

È un fotografo dilettante ma con risultati professionali.

He is an amateur photographer but with professional results.

Gareggia a livello dilettante, non professionistico.

She competes at amateur, not professional, level.

Related Words

amatorialeprincipiantehobbistaprofessionistaesperto