What does deficit mean in Italian?

Deficit is the sum that is missing when you spend more than comes in. In the sentence, the boss says the budget is in deficit.

What do I say in Italian if I want the same as someone else?

You say idem, which means in the same way, as just said. For example: Lui prende un caffè macchiato e io idem.

Quorum is the minimum number of people present for a vote to count. If not enough people vote, the quorum is not reached.

In a meeting your boss talks about deficit, bonus and curriculum, and you notice that half of the words are still Latin.

Domani mando il curriculum a tre aziende diverse.

Tomorrow I'm sending my résumé to three different companies.

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curriculum/kurˈrikulum/
résuménoun
A sheet that sums up your studies and jobs.
deficit/ˈdɛfitʃit/
deficitnoun
The sum missing when you spend more than comes in.
alibi/ˈalibi/
alibinoun
Proof that you were elsewhere during a crime.
dubbio/ˈdubbjo/
doubtnoun
Not being sure about something.
bonus/ˈbɔnus/
bonusnoun
An extra reward, often money.
extra/ˈɛkstra/Also said ˈɛstra.
extraadjective
More than the normal amount.
idem/ˈidem/
dittoadverb
In the same way, as just said.
quorum/ˈkwɔrum/
quorumnoun
The minimum number present for a vote to count.
referendum/refeˈrɛndum/
referendumnoun
A vote where citizens decide on a question.
memoria/meˈmɔrja/
memorynoun
The ability to remember things.

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Domani mando il curriculum a tre aziende diverse.
Tomorrow I'm sending my résumé to three different companies.
Il capo dice che il bilancio è in deficit.
The boss says the budget is in deficit.
Il ritardo del treno è sempre il suo alibi preferito.
The train delay is always his favorite alibi.
Se hai un dubbio, chiedi pure a me.
If you have a doubt, just ask me.
A fine anno ci danno un bonus di cinquecento euro.
At the end of the year they're giving us a five-hundred-euro bonus.
Questo lavoro extra ce lo pagano o no?
Are they paying us for this extra work or not?
Lui prende un caffè macchiato e io idem.
He's having a macchiato and I'll have the same.
Se non votiamo in tanti, non si raggiunge il quorum.
If not enough of us vote, we won't reach the quorum.
Nel fine settimana vai a votare per il referendum?
Are you going to vote in the referendum this weekend?
Scusa, non ho proprio memoria per i nomi.
Sorry, I really have no memory for names.

coperto: In a restaurant the coperto is a small sum per person that appears on the bill. It is usually listed on the menu.
caffè al banco: Coffee is often drunk standing at the counter and costs less than at a table. You usually pay first at the till and hand the receipt to the barista.
Lei: With strangers, older colleagues and customers people usually use Lei. Tu comes in when the other person suggests it, or between people of the same age.

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What does deficit mean in Italian?: Deficit is the sum that is missing when you spend more than comes in. In the sentence, the boss says the budget is in deficit.
What do I say in Italian if I want the same as someone else?: You say idem, which means in the same way, as just said. For example: Lui prende un caffè macchiato e io idem.
What is a quorum in Italian?: Quorum is the minimum number of people present for a vote to count. If not enough people vote, the quorum is not reached.

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