Also means
estimate (noun)
Usage Note
Preventivo as an adjective means 'preventive' or 'done in advance' (misure preventive — 'preventive measures', detenzione preventiva — 'pre-trial detention'). As a masculine noun, il preventivo is very common in trade contexts meaning a quote or cost estimate (fare un preventivo — 'to provide a quote'). Do not confuse with preventivo meaning 'budget forecast' in accounting (bilancio preventivo).
Examples
"Puoi mandarmi un preventivo per i lavori?"
Natural Translation
Can you send me a quote for the work?
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