What does preposto in Italian mean?
What is the meaning of the word preposto in Italian? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use preposto in Italian.
The word preposto in Italian means accountable, in charge, appointed, person in charge, place before, place in front of, put in charge, authorized. To learn more, please see the details below.
Meaning of the word preposto
accountable, in charge, appointedaggettivo (incaricato) (adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.") L'ufficiale preposto è un altro. Another office has been appointed for this. |
person in chargesostantivo maschile (incaricato) (noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.) Antonio sarà il nuovo preposto alla sicurezza. Antonio will be the new person in charge of security. |
place before, place in front ofverbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (mettere prima) (verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.") In tedesco devi sempre preporre gli aggettivi ai nomi a cui si riferiscono. |
put in chargeverbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (mettere a capo) (verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.") Fui preposto a capo del dipartimento durante la malattia del mio superiore. |
authorized(UK, US) (adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.") |
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