studio legale
/ˈstu.djo leˈɡa.le/word by word
The English phrase "law firm" is translated into Italian as studio legale.
studio legale refers to a business formed by one or more lawyers to engage in the practice of law. In this context, the word studio refers to a professional office or practice rather than an artistic studio.
Meaning: business formed by one or more lawyers to engage in the practice of law (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The term is composed of studio, meaning studio, office or study and legale, meaning legal.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of the phrase is studi legali, where both the noun and the adjective are pluralized.
Did you know?
- The word studio comes from the Latin studium, which originally meant 'eagerness' or 'zeal' before it meant the act of studying.
- In a formal context, an Italian lawyer might be addressed as Avvocato followed by their surname, which serves as a professional title similar to 'Esquire' in English.
- In traditional Italian legal culture, the studio legale was often a family legacy passed from father to son, creating multi-generational dynasties of the same firm name.
Examples in context
- Mi sono rivolto a uno studio legale per ottenere consulenza legaleI approached a law firm for legal advice
- Studio Legale RossiRossi Law Firm
- Ho ottenuto un colloquio presso uno studio di avvocatiI got an interview at a law firm
- Stamattina ho avuto una riunione presso lo studio di avvocati BianchiThis morning I had a meeting at Bianchi Law Firm
- Lavoro in uno studio legale.I work in a law firm.
- Cerco uno studio legale a Roma.I am looking for a law firm in Rome.
- Il mio studio legale è molto grande.My law firm is very large.
Example conversation
Francesco and Martina are talking about their careers at a cafe.
- FrancescoDove lavori, Martina?Where do you work, Martina?
- MartinaIn uno studio legale molto noto.In a very well-known law firm.
- FrancescoÈ uno studio legale a Milano?Is it a law firm in Milan?
- MartinaNo, il mio studio legale è a Torino.No, my law firm is in Turin.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (studio, legale) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries legale, studio, CC BY-SA 4.0.
