C1 adjective Formal to informal. It's a common word used in everyday conversation as well as more formal contexts like news reports or academic discussions about social issues.

precario

/preˈka.rjo/

Beispiele

1

La sua situazione lavorativa è molto precaria.

His work situation is very precarious.

2

Vivono in condizioni precarie senza acqua corrente.

They live in precarious conditions without running water.

3

Il ponte sembrava precario e pericoloso da attraversare.

The bridge looked precarious and dangerous to cross.

4

Molti giovani hanno contratti precari e poche garanzie.

Many young people have precarious contracts and few guarantees.

5

L'equilibrio della torre era precario dopo il terremoto.

The balance of the tower was precarious after the earthquake.

Häufige Kollokationen

situazione precaria (precarious situation)
contratto precario (precarious contract)
equilibrio precario (precarious balance)

How to Use It

Nutzungshinweise

Frequently used to describe employment situations, housing conditions, and general states of instability or insecurity. It can also refer to physical objects in an unstable position.

Häufige Fehler

Confusing it with 'preciso' (precise). 'Precario' is about instability, while 'preciso' is about accuracy.
Using it for something that is simply delicate rather than unstable. While a delicate item might be precarious, the core meaning of 'precario' focuses on the instability of its position or state.

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Wortherkunft

From Latin 'precarius', meaning 'obtained by prayer or entreaty; uncertain, precarious'.

Kultureller Kontext

The term 'precariato' (precariat) is a significant social and economic concept in Italy, referring to the social class characterized by precarious employment and living conditions. This highlights the widespread relevance of 'precario' in contemporary Italian society.

Merkhilfe

Imagine a 'preacher' trying to balance on a very 'precarious' pulpit – it's unstable and might fall!

Häufig gestellte Fragen

3 Fragen

Yes, 'precario' can describe a person's situation, especially in terms of employment or living conditions. For example, 'un lavoratore precario' (a precarious worker).

Generally, yes. It implies instability, insecurity, and often a lack of control over one's circumstances, which are typically negative connotations.

'Precario' emphasizes instability and potential danger or collapse due to an uncertain position or foundation. 'Fragile' refers to something easily broken or damaged, often due to its delicate nature, rather than its position.

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