riparatore
repairer
noun ree-pah-rah-TOH-reh Rare
Origin: From Latin reparare (to repair) + agentive -tore.
Also means
restorer
Usage Note
Riparatore denotes a person who repairs things — riparatore di orologi (watch repairer), riparatore di scarpe (cobbler). It also functions as an adjective meaning 'remedial' or 'restorative': esame riparatore (a make-up exam for students who failed). The feminine is riparatrice. Do not confuse with restauratore (art restorer).
Examples
"Il riparatore ha aggiustato il mio telefono."
Natural Translation
The repairer fixed my phone.
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