bibliotecario
/bi.bljo.teˈka.rjo/
The English word "librarian" is bibliotecario in Italian.
A librarian is someone who cares for the publications etc. in a library.
Meaning: one who cares for the publications etc. in a library (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word bibliotecario is composed of biblio- (book) and -teca (case/collection/repository) with the suffix -ario (one who handles/is associated with).
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine form of the noun is bibliotecaria. The masculine plural form is bibliotecari.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 5 syllables, with the stress on the 4th syllable: /bi.bljo.teˈka.rjo/.
Did you know?
- The root -teca in bibliotecario is used for many modern repositories, such as discoteca for a record collection and videoteca for a video library.
- In Italy, a bibliotecario is often a highly specialized academic professional rather than just a staff member who manages book loans.
- The suffix -ario in bibliotecario is also used in calendario and santuario, marking things that are collections or designated places.
Examples in context
- Tom è un bibliotecario.Tom is a librarian.This sentence is useful for identifying Tom's profession using bibliotecario.Tatoeba #10852140 by dnnywld, translation #6697479 by Hybrid
- Ziri è un bibliotecario.Ziri is a librarian.This sentence is useful for identifying Ziri's profession using bibliotecario.Tatoeba #11442832 by Guybrush88, translation #10209844 by Amastan
- Ziri divenne un bibliotecario.Ziri became a librarian.This sentence is useful for describing how Ziri became a bibliotecario.Tatoeba #11442835 by Guybrush88, translation #10209845 by Amastan
- Il bibliotecario ha consigliato un libro interessante.The librarian recommended an interesting book.
- La mia amica è una bibliotecaria di mestiere e adora leggere.My friend is a librarian by profession and loves to read.
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Example conversation
Matteo and Martina are talking about their jobs at the local library.
- MatteoIl tuo nuovo lavoro è da bibliotecario?Is your new job as a librarian?
- MartinaSì, sono una bibliotecaria molto felice.Yes, I am a very happy librarian.
- MatteoChe bello, io invece sono un bibliotecario stanco!How nice, whereas I am a tired librarian!
- MartinaNon esagerare, Matteo!Don't exaggerate, Matteo!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry bibliotecario, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
