don in Italian

don in Italian is don, indossare, mettere — don means a senior member of the teaching staff at a British university, especially Oxford or Cambridge.

don in Italian

don

noun

A mafia boss.

indossare

verb

(transitive) To put on clothing; to dress (oneself) in an article of personal attire.

mettere

verb

(transitive) To put on clothing; to dress (oneself) in an article of personal attire.

portare

verb

(transitive) To put on clothing; to dress (oneself) in an article of personal attire.

What does "don" mean?

noun A senior member of the teaching staff at a British university, especially Oxford or Cambridge.
"The elderly don had taught classics at the college for forty years."
noun A leader in an organized crime family, especially in the Mafia.
"The don ran the entire operation from a back room of his restaurant."
verb To put on an item of clothing.
"Firefighters donned their protective gear before entering the building."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

don in a sentence

The elderly don had taught classics at the college for forty years.
The don invited his best students to his rooms for sherry and a debate.
The don ran the entire operation from a back room of his restaurant.
In the film, the old don was respected and feared by everyone in the neighbourhood.

Similar words in Italian

assume father fellow scholar tutor wear

Common Italian translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "don" in Italian?

"don" in Italian is don, indossare, mettere. don means: A senior member of the teaching staff at a British university, especially Oxford or Cambridge.

How do you use "don" in a sentence?

Example: "The elderly don had taught classics at the college for forty years." In Italian, "don" is don, indossare, mettere.

Are there other ways to say "don" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 4 translations listed for "don": don, indossare, mettere, portare.

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