Translation of Italian word "impiegare" to English
impiegare
/impjeˈɡare/
Meaning
VerbTo spend time or resources, hire people for work, or use materials for a purpose.
🇬🇧 English
to employ, to spend (time), to use
Example
Di solito impiego circa quaranta minuti in treno per raggiungere il mio ufficio in centro.
I usually take about forty minutes by train to reach my office downtown.
Il cantiere navale prevede di impiegare centinaia di operai specializzati nei prossimi mesi.
The shipyard plans to employ hundreds of skilled workers over the coming months.
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What does the Italian word "impiegare" mean?▼
The Italian word "impiegare" means "to employ, to spend (time), to use" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Utilizzare tempo o risorse materiali per un fine, oppure assumere personale dipendente." (which translates as "I usually take about forty minutes by train to reach my office downtown.").
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