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capo
boss
The word 'capo' in Italian translates to 'boss' in English. It is used to refer to the person in charge or the leader of a group or organization. It can also be used to refer to a crime boss in the context of organized crime. The word is used in both formal and informal settings.
Example sentences using: capo
Capo, ho bisogno di un giorno libero.
Boss, I need a day off.
In this context, 'capo' is used as a form of address to the boss. This usage is informal and common in workplace conversational settings.
Il mio capo è molto gentile.
My boss is very kind.
In this sentence, 'capo' is used to mean 'boss'. 'Il mio capo' translates to 'my boss'.
Lei è il capo qui.
She is the boss here.
Here, 'capo' is used to indicate a person in charge or a leader, in this case the boss of a place or a team, indicated by 'qui' which means 'here'.