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How to Say ‘This job in particular’ in Italian

Proprio questo lavoro

PRO-pryo KWEH-stoh lah-VOH-roh

[PRO-pryo KWEH-stoh lah-VOH-roh]

💬 Usage Tip: proprio before a noun means "this one specifically". For example, proprio oggi means "today of all days".

Phrase Breakdown

Proprio

[PRO-pryo]

exactly / really / precisely

Adds emphasis to show that something is exactly the case.

Example

Nel colloquio, È proprio questo il messaggio più importante.

In the interview, this is exactly the most important message.

questo

[KWEH-stoh]

this

Demonstrative adjective used to point to something near or specific.

Example

Questo ambiente sembra aperto e rispettoso.

This environment seems open and respectful.

lavoro

[lah-VOH-roh]

job

Masculine noun meaning work or a job/position.

Example

Ho trovato un nuovo lavoro.

I found a new job.

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