Usage Note
Pittore is the artist who paints pictures; the feminine is pittrice. Do not confuse it with imbianchino, the tradesman who paints walls. Note the double 't'.
Examples
"Caravaggio era un grande pittore."
Natural Translation
Caravaggio was a great painter.
Literal Translation
Caravaggio was a great painter.
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