Cooper
The Italian word for the craftsman 'cooper' is Cooper.
As a noun, Cooper refers to a craftsman. When using the name for addressing people, it is paired with specific titles depending on the person's gender and social status.
Meaning: craftsman (noun)
Did you know?
- If an Italian says they 'took a botte', they might not mean they received a barrel, but rather a physical beating.
- The word botte is used in the phrase una botte di to describe an enormous quantity of something, such as una botte di guai meaning 'a barrel of trouble'.
- In historical Italian guilds, the bottaio belonged to a specialized class of artisans whose work was essential for the transport of wine and olive oil.
Examples in context
- Buongiorno, Signor Cooper.Good morning, Mr. Cooper.
- La Signora Cooper sarà lieta di incontrarla.Mrs. Cooper will be pleased to meet you.
- Mi scusi, Signorina Cooper, può aiutarmi?Excuse me, Miss Cooper, can you help me?
- Mi scusi, Signor Cooper, potrebbe darmi indicazioni per il ristorante?Excuse me, Mr. Cooper, could you give me directions to the restaurant?
- La riunione sarà alle due, Signora Cooper.The meeting will be at two o'clock, Mrs. Cooper.
- Signorina Cooper, potrebbe gentilmente passarmi la penna?Miss Cooper, could you kindly pass me the pen?
Example conversation
Matteo and Giulia are visiting an old workshop.
- MatteoGuarda che bel lavoro fa quel Cooper!Look at the beautiful work that cooper does!
- GiuliaSì, queste botti sono perfette.Yes, these barrels are perfect.
- MatteoIl mestiere di Cooper è molto antico.The cooper's trade is very ancient.
- GiuliaÈ un'arte rara oggi, Matteo.It is a rare art today, Matteo.
