mestiere
Italian
Etymology
From an older *mistiere, *ministerie, from Latin ministerium (“service”), from minister (“servant”), whence also ministro. Compare French métier.
Pronunciation
Noun
mestiere m (plural mestieri)
- trade, craft, job, occupation, profession, work
- Synonyms: lavoro, occupazione, professione
- arti e mestieri ― arts and crafts
- skill, expertise, experience
- Synonyms: abilità, esperienza
- (northern Italy, in the plural) housework, household chores