noun
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impresario
ihmp-rih-SAH-reer-uu
Impresario (noun) means a person who organises and manages public entertainment, especially concerts, opera, or theatre. Example: “The impresario booked the biggest opera stars in Europe for his new season.”
noun
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A person who organises and manages public entertainment, especially concerts, opera, or theatre.
"The impresario booked the biggest opera stars in Europe for his new season."
"A young impresario turned the failing venue into the city's top concert hall."
How to use impresario
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who puts on and manages big entertainment events, especially in music or theatre.
Common pairings
theatrical impresario
a famous impresario
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Word forms
- Plural
- impresarios, impresari
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Etymology
Borrowed from Italian impresario, from impresa ("undertaking, enterprise").
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What does “impresario” mean?
The word “impresario” means a person who organises and manages public entertainment, especially concerts, opera, or theatre. In plain terms, someone who puts on and manages big entertainment events, especially in music or theatre.
How do you pronounce “impresario”?
“Impresario” is pronounced ihmp-rih-SAH-reer-uu (/ˌɪmpɹɪˈsɑːɹɪəʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “impresario” in a sentence?
Here is “impresario” used in a sentence: “The impresario booked the biggest opera stars in Europe for his new season.”
What part of speech is “impresario”?
“Impresario” is a noun.
Where does the word “impresario” come from?
The word “impresario” comes from Italian. Borrowed from Italian impresario, from impresa ("undertaking, enterprise").
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