caposquadra

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Italian[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From capo- +‎ squadra.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˌka.poˈskwa.dra/[1]
  • Rhymes: -adra
  • Hyphenation: ca‧po‧squà‧dra

Noun[edit]

caposquadra m or f by sense (masculine plural capisquadra, feminine plural invariable)

  1. foreman/forewoman, supervisor, team leader
  2. (military) squad leader

Related terms[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ caposquadra in Dizionario Italiano Olivetti, Olivetti Media Communication
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