di vigilanza
/di vi.d͡ʒiˈlan.t͡sa/word by word
The English phrase supervisory is translated into Italian as di vigilanza.
di vigilanza is used to describe something relating to the act of monitoring or overseeing a process or group to ensure rules are followed. It is commonly used in formal, administrative or legal contexts, such as autorità di vigilanza (supervisory authority).
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the preposition di (of) and the noun vigilanza (vigilance or oversight).
How does it change in a sentence?
In Italian, 'supervisory' is often expressed as a prepositional phrase rather than a single adjective.
How do you pronounce it?
It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable.
Did you know?
- While vigilanza means 'supervisory' or 'oversight' in legal contexts, it is also the word used for 'security' or 'surveillance' in airports and museums, such as guardia di vigilanza.
- While vigilanza implies a professional or legal duty to oversee, the Italian word sorveglianza is used for more restrictive supervision, such as 'surveillance' in a prison or police setting.
- The noun vigilanza shares its root with the English word 'vigil', referring to a period of keeping awake during the night to keep watch or pray.
Examples in context
- Il responsabile del reparto supervisiona le attività dei dipendenti.The department supervisor oversees the employees' activities.
- È necessario un organo di vigilanza.A supervisory body is necessary.
- Hanno introdotto nuove norme di vigilanza.They introduced new supervisory rules.
- L'attività di vigilanza è molto rigorosa.The supervisory activity is very rigorous.
Example conversation
Chiara and Lorenzo are discussing new banking regulations at work.
- ChiaraLorenzo, hai letto le nuove norme di vigilanza?Lorenzo, have you read the new supervisory rules?
- LorenzoSì, Chiara, sono molto complicate.Yes, Chiara, they are very complicated.
- ChiaraDobbiamo assicurarci che tutto sia in regola.We must ensure that everything is in order.
- LorenzoCertamente, la prudenza è fondamentale.Certainly, caution is fundamental.
