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stipendio netto
/stiˈpɛn.djo ˈnɛt.to/
net salary
Il mio stipendio netto è di 1.800 euro al mese dopo le tasse.
My net salary is 1,800 euros per month after taxes.
Finance
formal
The amount of salary received after all deductions such as taxes and social security contributions.
Con lo stipendio netto posso permettermi una casa in affitto.
With my net salary, I can afford to rent a house.
Often used in employment contracts and pay slips to distinguish from 'stipendio lordo' (gross salary).
Collocations
stipendio netto mensilemonthly net salarycalcolare lo stipendio nettoto calculate net salaryaumento dello stipendio nettonet salary increase
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Pro Tip
Distinguishing 'netto' and 'lordo'
Remember: 'lordo' means gross (before deductions), while 'netto' means net (after deductions). Think of 'lordo' as 'loaded' (with taxes) and 'netto' as 'clean' (without taxes).
Gold Rule
Context matters
When discussing salaries in Italy, always clarify whether you are referring to 'stipendio netto' or 'stipendio lordo' to avoid misunderstandings.
Word Origin
From Italian 'stipendio' (salary, from Latin 'stipendium', meaning payment or tax) and 'netto' (net, from Latin 'nitidus', meaning clean or pure). The phrase emerged in the 20th century with the formalization of labor contracts and tax systems.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in Italy and other Italian-speaking regions (e.g., Switzerland, San Marino) in both formal and informal contexts. Always refers to take-home pay after mandatory deductions.
Word Breakdown
stipendio
salary
rootnetto
net (after deductions)
adjectiveDizionario Italiano-Inglese