governante

housekeeper

noun goh-ver-NAN-teh Rare

Also means

governess

Usage Note

Governante can be masculine (il governante, ruler/governor) or feminine (la governante, housekeeper/governess) — the article is essential. As a feminine noun it refers to a live-in housekeeper or a governess caring for children. As a masculine noun it is a less common synonym for governatore. The plural forms are i governanti and le governanti respectively.

Examples

"La governante prepara la colazione ogni mattina."

Natural Translation

The housekeeper prepares breakfast every morning.

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