impossidente
English translation: no independent means of existence/no assets
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| na | bereft/destitute |
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| na | no independent means of existence/no assets |
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bereft/destitute Explanation: From the Latin word possede derived from the verb possidire, or to possess. The prefix 'im' denotes a negative or lack of possession. The best English words would be bereft or destitute because they signify the lack of that which is needed. As in the context, "I'm bereft, and doing the labor of a carpenter." Reference: http://www.garzanti.it/ |
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impoverished Explanation: He's doing the work of a carpenter because he is without; meaning impoverished either financially or emotionally depending on context. |
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no independent means of existence/no assets Explanation: possidente: (Devoto) persona i cui principali cespiti sono rappresentati dallo sfruttamento di proprieta' fondiarie possidenza: il rapporto giuridico derivante dal possesso di un bene I see impossidente as someone who has no independent means, no assets; not so much as someone who is impoverished or bereft. He owns no land or real estate, and lives with the proceeds of his work. Asset (Codeluppi): bene, cespite, disponibilita' finanziaria, attivita', Assets (Codeluppi) attivo patrimoniale, disponibilita' finanziare, avere, cespiti, beni, averi, patrimonio. buon lavoro Paola L M |
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