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fattorino

delivery boy

noun faht-toh-REE-noh Rare

Also means

messenger

Usage Note

Fattorino refers to a delivery person, errand runner, or office messenger. It carries a slightly dated or informal flavour; modern alternatives include corriere (courier) for parcels. The female form is fattorina. Plural: fattorini.

Examples

"Il fattorino ha consegnato il pacco stamattina."

Natural Translation

The delivery boy delivered the parcel this morning.

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