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parlante

speaking

adjective noun par-LAN-teh Rare
Communication Language

Also means

speaker

Usage Note

Parlante as an adjective means 'speaking' or 'talking' (un ritratto parlante = a speaking likeness). As a noun it means 'a speaker' of a language (i parlanti italiani = Italian speakers). Linguists use parlante nativo for 'native speaker'. The form is invariable for gender, with plural parlanti. Do not confuse with parlatore (a talker, someone who speaks a lot).

Examples

"I parlanti nativi capiscono il dialetto."

Natural Translation

Native speakers understand the dialect.

Literal Translation

The speakers native understand the dialect.

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