collega
colleague
In Italian, 'collega' is used to refer to a person with whom one works, in particular someone in a similar role or job. It is commonly used in all professional fields and can refer to both a single individual or a group of people. Like in English, it does not denote any specific level of closeness or friendship, just a shared working environment.
Example sentences using: collega
Il mio collega e io stiamo lavorando su un progetto importante
My colleague and I are working on an important project
In this sentence, 'collega' is used to refer to a professional peer or coworker, with whom the speaker is currently engaged in a significant project. This reflects one of the most common usages of the term, in a professional or workplace context.
Chiederò un consiglio al mio collega.
I will ask for advice from my colleague.
In this example, 'collega' is used to signify a person from whom the speaker seeks guidance, likely due to this person's superior wisdom or experience, showcasing that colleagues are not just people we work with, but also valuable sources of knowledge and inspiration.
Il computer del mio collega è molto più veloce del mio.
My colleague's computer is much faster than mine.
Here 'collega' denotes a peer or fellow worker whose computer, according to the speaker, performs better than theirs. The comparison implies competition and the striving for improvement that can be inherent in professional settings.