Translation of Italian word "presso" to English
presso
/ˈprɛs.so/
How to use
Used to indicate the location or position of something in relation to a central point.
🇬🇧 English
at, near
Example
Lavora come ricercatore presso l'università di Pisa.
He works as a researcher at the University of Pisa.
Ho presentato domanda di tirocinio presso una banca locale.
I applied for an internship at a local bank.
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Common phrases
- presso la stazione— at the station
- presso casa— at home
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Frequency rank: #650 in Italian
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What does the Italian word "presso" mean?▼
The Italian word "presso" means "at, near" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Vicino a o nella sede di." (which translates as "He works as a researcher at the University of Pisa.").
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