disinfestatore
The English word exterminator is translated into Italian as disinfestatore.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is derived from disinfestare, meaning to clear of pests or to exterminate, combined with the suffix -atore, which denotes an agent or a person who performs an action.
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to a female professional, use the feminine form disinfestatrice. The plural form of the masculine noun is disinfestatori.
Did you know?
- In Italian, the term disinfestatore refers specifically to someone who removes pests, whereas the word sterminatore is used for someone who commits genocide or mass slaughter.
- The root infestare in disinfestatore is a cognate of the English word 'infest', but in Italian it can also mean to haunt, as a ghost does to a house.
- Depending on the region, some Italians might colloquially refer to a disinfestatore as a derattizzatore if the job specifically involves removing rats.
Examples in context
- Ho bisogno di chiamare un disinfestatore perché ho un grave problema di infestazione nel mio appartamento.I need to call an exterminator as I have a severe pest problem in my apartment.
- Dobbiamo chiamare un disinfestatore urgente.We need to call an exterminator urgently.
- Il disinfestatore ha rimosso tutti gli insetti.The exterminator removed all the insects.
- Quanto costa il servizio del disinfestatore?How much does the exterminator's service cost?
Example conversation
Sofia and Alessandro are discussing a pest problem in their kitchen.
- AlessandroSofia, ci sono troppi scarafaggi in cucina.Sofia, there are too many cockroaches in the kitchen.
- SofiaHai ragione, dobbiamo chiamare un disinfestatore.You're right, we need to call an exterminator.
- AlessandroPosso occuparmene io domani mattina.I can take care of it tomorrow morning.
- SofiaGrazie Alessandro, per favore fallo subito.Thanks Alessandro, please do it right away.
