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vacante

vacant

adjective vah-KAHN-teh Less Common
Descriptions & Qualities Conditions

Origin: Latin vacans, present participle of vacare (to be empty)

Also means

empty

Usage Note

Vacante is used for positions, posts, and seats that are unfilled: posto vacante (vacant position). For a physically empty space or building the more common word is vuoto or libero. Do not confuse with vacanza (holiday), which shares the Latin root but has shifted meaning.

Examples

"C'è un posto vacante in ufficio."

Natural Translation

There is a vacant position in the office.

Literal Translation

There-is a place vacant in office.

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