macellaio

butcher

noun mah-chel-LAH-yoh Rare

Origin: From macello (slaughterhouse), from Latin macellum.

Usage Note

Macellaio refers both to the tradesperson and the shop owner. The feminine is macellaia; plural macellai. The shop is la macelleria. Do not confuse macello (slaughterhouse, or informally 'carnage/chaos') with macellaio (the person).

Examples

"Il macellaio mi ha consigliato il vitello."

Natural Translation

The butcher recommended the veal to me.

Literal Translation

The butcher me has recommended the veal.

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