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andare in pensione
/anˈdare in penˈsjoːne/
to retire
Mio nonno andrà in pensione il prossimo mese.
My grandfather will retire next month.
formal
To leave work permanently due to reaching retirement age or for other reasons, typically receiving a pension.
Dopo 40 anni di lavoro, ha deciso di andare in pensione.
After 40 years of work, he decided to retire.
Andare in pensione anticipata può essere vantaggioso per alcuni.
Early retirement can be advantageous for some.
The phrase is commonly used in formal and professional contexts, especially in discussions about career transitions and financial planning.
Collocations
andare in pensione anticipatato retire earlyandare in pensione con una pensioneto retire with a pension
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Formal vs. Informal Use
While 'andare in pensione' is neutral, 'ritirarsi' is slightly more formal and often used in official documents.
Gold Rule
Pension Context
The phrase is often associated with receiving a pension, but it can also refer to retirement without a pension.
Word Origin
Derived from the verb 'andare' (to go) and the noun 'pensione' (pension), reflecting the transition from active work to retirement.
Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, particularly when discussing career milestones or financial planning for retirement.
Word Breakdown
andare
to go
verbin pensione
into retirement
prepositional phraseDizionario Italiano-Inglese