project

noun PROH-djekt Rare

Origin: English loanword

Usage Note

Project is an English loanword used in Italian business and tech contexts, often alongside the native progetto. Like most anglicisms, it is invariable in the plural — i project. It tends to appear in set phrases such as project manager or project work.

Examples

"Il project è stato approvato dal team."

Natural Translation

The project was approved by the team.

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