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avocation in Italian

avocation in Italian is chiamata, hobby, passatempo — avocation means something that pulls your attention away from your main task.

avocation in Italian

chiamata
noun
(obsolete) A calling away; a diversion.
hobby
noun
A hobby or recreational or leisure pursuit.
passatempo
noun
A hobby or recreational or leisure pursuit.

What does "avocation" mean?

  1. noun Something that pulls your attention away from your main task.
  2. noun An activity you do for enjoyment, separate from your main job.
    "But yield who will to their separation, My object in living is to unite My avocation and my vocation As my two eyes make one in sight."
  3. noun Something that distracts you from your usual job or duties.
  4. noun The regular tasks and activities that take up someone's time.
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avocation in a sentence

  • But yield who will to their separation, My object in living is to unite My avocation and my vocation As my two eyes make one in sight.
  • Gardening is a wholesome avocation that encourages appreciation for nature and concern for the preservation and enhancement of our environment.

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What is "avocation" in Italian?
"avocation" in Italian is chiamata, hobby, passatempo. avocation means: Something that pulls your attention away from your main task.
Are there other ways to say "avocation" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 3 translations listed for "avocation": chiamata, hobby, passatempo.
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