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How to Say ‘The work environment’ in Italian

L'ambiente di lavoro

l am-bee-EN-teh dee lah-VOH-roh

[l am-bee-EN-teh dee lah-VOH-roh]

💬 Usage Tip: lo shortens to l' before a vowel, so l'ambiente is said as one word. di links nouns where English stacks them: ambiente di lavoro is literally "environment of work".

Phrase Breakdown

[l]

the (before a vowel)

Contracted article used before a vowel; part of the expression "l'importante."

Example

"L'" atmosfera dello stadio è unica.

The atmosphere of the stadium is unique.

ambiente

[am-bee-EN-teh]

environment; atmosphere

Refers to the workplace setting or overall atmosphere.

Example

Questo ambiente favorisce la collaborazione tra colleghi.

This environment encourages collaboration among colleagues.

[dee]

Preposition linking nouns, often translated as of.

Example

Che tipo di ruolo è disponibile?

What kind of role is available?

lavoro

[lah-VOH-roh]

work

Refers to professional activity, job duties, or working life.

Example

Lavoro e vita privata è una combinazione importante quando valuti un'azienda.

'Work and private life' is an important combination when you evaluate a company.

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