perito
expert
noun peh-REE-toh Rare
Origin: Latin peritus (experienced, skilled)
Also means
appraiser
Usage Note
Perito in Italian has a specific technical meaning: a certified expert or court-appointed assessor (perito giudiziario). It also designates someone holding a perito diploma (a 5-year technical secondary qualification below a university degree). The feminine form is perita. Do not confuse with the adjective esperto (knowledgeable) in general use.
Examples
"Il giudice ha nominato un perito."
Natural Translation
The judge appointed an expert witness.
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