How to Say “Lien” in Italian

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privilegio
/pri.viˈlɛ.d͡ʒo/
The English word "lien" is translated into Italian as privilegio.
privilegio refers to a right to take and hold a debtor's property. In specific legal and financial contexts, other terms may be more precise: pegno is used to refer to a formalized lien on property or assets, while ipoteca refers specifically to a mortgage.
Meaning: right to take and hold debtor’s property (noun)

How do you pronounce it?

The word is pronounced /pri.viˈlɛ.dʒo/. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable.

Did you know?

  • In everyday Italian, privilegio usually means 'privilege' in a social sense, such as having a special advantage or a luxury. It is only in the specific legal context of a 'lien' that it takes on this technical meaning of a right to a debtor's assets.
  • While an English speaker might think of a lien as a burden, the Latin root of privilegio suggests a 'private law' (*privus* 'private' and *lex* 'law'). This implies the right is a specific legal rule created for a particular person or case.
  • The word pegno for a formalized lien also means 'pledge' or 'promise'. It is used in the common phrase mettere in pegno, which describes pawning an item.

Examples in context

  • La banca ha registrato un pegno sulla sua casa come garanzia per il prestito.
    The bank has registered a lien on his house as collateral for the loan.
  • Il contratto di mutuo prevede un'ipoteca sull'immobile.
    The mortgage contract provides for a lien on the property.
  • La banca ha un privilegio sul mio immobile.
    The bank has a lien on my property.
  • Il creditore ha esercitato il suo privilegio.
    The creditor exercised his lien.
  • Esiste un privilegio su questo bene.
    There is a lien on this asset.

Example conversation

Lorenzo and Giulia are discussing a property sale.

  1. Lorenzo

    Giulia, l'appartamento ha un privilegio?
    Giulia, does the apartment have a lien?
  2. Giulia

    Sì, c'è un privilegio per i debiti condominiali.
    Yes, there is a lien for the condominium debts.
  3. Lorenzo

    Dobbiamo risolvere questo problema subito.
    We need to resolve this problem immediately.
  4. Giulia

    Contatterò l'avvocato domani mattina.
    I will contact the lawyer tomorrow morning.

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