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gaffer in Italian

gaffer in Italian is responsabile luci, anziano, vecchio — gaffer means the chief lighting technician on a film or television set.

gaffer in Italian

responsabile luci
noun
(film) A chief lighting technician for a motion-picture or television production.
anziano
noun
(colloquial) An old person, usually a man.
vecchio
noun
(colloquial) An old person, usually a man.
caposquadra
noun
(UK, informal) The leader of a group or team, such as a boss, foreman, coach, or publican.

What does "gaffer" mean?

  1. noun The chief lighting technician on a film or television set.
    "The gaffer adjusted the lights before the next take."
  2. noun British informal: a boss, foreman, or manager, especially in sport.
    "The players say the new gaffer has transformed the team."
  3. noun An old man, especially an elderly one from the countryside.
    "The old gaffer sat outside the pub every afternoon."
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gaffer in a sentence

  • The gaffer adjusted the lights before the next take.
  • The players say the new gaffer has transformed the team.
  • The old gaffer sat outside the pub every afternoon.

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What is "gaffer" in Italian?

"gaffer" in Italian is responsabile luci, anziano, vecchio. gaffer means: The chief lighting technician on a film or television set.

How do you use "gaffer" in a sentence?

Example: "The gaffer adjusted the lights before the next take." In Italian, "gaffer" is responsabile luci, anziano, vecchio.

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

Yes — Italian has 4 translations listed for "gaffer": responsabile luci, anziano, vecchio, caposquadra.

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