agente
agent
The word 'agente' in Italian is used in a similar way to the English word 'agent'. It can refer to a person or entity that acts on behalf of another, such as a sales agent or secret agent. It can also be used to describe a substance that causes a reaction or effect, like an 'agente chimico' (chemical agent).
Example sentences using: agente
Stavo parlando con l'agente.
I was speaking with the agent.
This sentence is in the past continuous tense, which is used to describe an action that was in progress at a certain point in the past. 'stavo parlando' is the first person singular form of the verb 'parlare' (to speak), in the past continuous tense. 'l'agente' refers to the agent, using the definite article 'l'' which is used before singular nouns that start with a vowel or h.
Si, agente, ho capito.
Yes, agent, I understood.
This is a simple sentence in the past tense. 'Ho capito' is the first person singular form of the verb 'capire' (to understand) in the present perfect tense. The sentence places 'agente' in a form of direct address, speaking directly to the agent.
L'agente sta scrivendo un rapporto.
The agent is writing a report.
This is a sentence in the present continuous tense, which is used to describe an ongoing action in the present. 'sta scrivendo' is the third person singular form of the verb 'scrivere' (to write) in the present continuous tense. The noun 'rapporto' means 'report'. 'l'agente' again refers to the agent, using the definite article 'l''.