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negoziante

shopkeeper

noun neh-goh-TSYAN-teh Rare

Also means

retailer

Usage Note

Negoziante can be masculine or feminine (il/la negoziante). It refers to the owner or operator of a retail shop, whereas commerciante is broader (any trader). The plural i negozianti is common in discussions of small business. Do not confuse with negoziatore (negotiator).

Examples

"Il negoziante ha abbassato i prezzi."

Natural Translation

The shopkeeper lowered the prices.

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