Also means
annuity
Usage Note
Rendita refers to a regular income from investments, property, or an annuity — vivere di rendita is the Italian equivalent of 'to live off one's income / live on one's laurels'. It is more specific than reddito ('income in general'). The plural is rendite.
Examples
"Vive di rendita grazie agli affitti."
Natural Translation
He lives off income from rentals.
Literal Translation
He lives of income thanks-to the rentals
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