direttore di banca
/di.retˈto.re di ˈban.ka/word by word
The English phrase 'bank manager' is translated into Italian as direttore di banca.
This term refers to the person in charge of a bank branch.
Meaning: bank branch boss (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of direttore (director or manager), di (of) and banca (bank).
How does it change in a sentence?
To specify a female bank manager, the masculine noun direttore changes to the feminine direttrice, resulting in the form direttrice di banca.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 6 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable: /di.retˈto.re di ˈban.ka/.
Did you know?
- The Italian word for 'bank', banca, is a linguistic relative of the word panca, which means a physical bench. This is because medieval money changers conducted their business sitting at wooden benches in public squares.
- In Italy, the title direttore is often used as a formal honorific when addressing the person directly, even if they are not in a corporate setting.
- In Italy, the term direttore is used for many roles beyond banking, such as the head of a school or a newspaper editor.
Examples in context
- Quando vai in banca, assicurati di parlare con il direttore di banca.When you go to the bank, make sure to speak with the bank manager.
- Il direttore di banca è molto gentile.The bank manager is very kind.
Example conversation
Sofia and Lorenzo are at the bank to open an account.
- SofiaC'è qualcuno che può aiutarci?Is there someone who can help us?
- LorenzoPossiamo chiedere un appuntamento al direttore di banca?Can we ask for an appointment with the bank manager?
- SofiaSì, Lorenzo, è la cosa migliore da fare.Yes, Lorenzo, it is the best thing to do.
- LorenzoAllora vado a parlare con la segretaria.Then I will go speak with the secretary.
