How to Say "Handyman" in Italian

tuttofare

/tut.toˈfa.re/feminine, masculine

The English phrase 'handyman' is translated into Italian as tuttofare.

The term refers to a man who does odd tasks (noun).

Meaning: man who does odd tasks (noun)

What does it mean word for word?

The word is a compound of tutto (everything) and fare (to do).

The word tuttofare is used for both masculine and feminine subjects.

The word has 4 syllables: /tut.toˈfa.re/. The stress is on the third syllable.

If you want to praise someone's reliability instead of just their general skills, you might call them a braccio destro, which literally means 'right arm'.
While tuttofare can describe a person, it is also used in Italian to describe 'everything-doing' objects, such as a multi-purpose tool or a gadget that serves several functions.
In a professional context, calling someone a tuttofare can sometimes carry a slightly dismissive undertone, implying they lack specialized professional depth.

Lui è un tuttofare.
He's a handyman.
This sentence is useful for identifying someone as a tuttofare.
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Sto cercando un artigiano che possa aiutarmi con la ristrutturazione della mia casa.
I am looking for a handyman who can help me with the renovation of my house.
Conosci qualche artigiano tuttofare affidabile nella zona?
Do you know any reliable handyman in the area?
Il tuttofare ha riparato il rubinetto.
The handyman repaired the tap.
Cerco una tuttofare per piccoli lavori in casa.
I am looking for a handywoman for small jobs around the house.
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Martina asks Matteo for help with a household repair.

Martina

Matteo, sei un bravo tuttofare?
Matteo, are you a good handyman?
Matteo

Sì, posso aggiustare quasi tutto.
Yes, I can fix almost anything.
Martina

Ottimo, la mia porta non si chiude bene.
Great, my door doesn't close well.
Matteo

Nessun problema, vengo subito a vedere.
No problem, I'll come see it right away.

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