in nero

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Italian[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Literally, “in black”. Compare German schwarz, Albanian në të zezë, French au noir.

Adverb[edit]

in nero

  1. off the books (unofficially, to avoid tax payment)
    pagare in nero ― to pay off the books
    lavorare in nero ― to work illegally; to moonlight

Adjective[edit]

in nero (invariable)

  1. off-the-books, undeclared
    lavoro in nero ― undeclared work

References[edit]

  • nero2 in Treccani.it – Vocabolario Treccani on line, Istituto dell'Enciclopedia Italiana
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