La carriera
Example: Ha iniziato la carriera come insegnante in una scuola locale.
Definition
"La carriera" refers to the progression or course of one's professional life, often involving various jobs or positions in a particular field. It describes the path someone takes to achieve their long-term work goals, as in starting a career as a teacher in a local school.
Etymology
The term "la carriera" in Italian originally meant 'racecourse' or 'road,' derived from the Latin word 'carraria,' related to 'carrus,' meaning 'wagon' or 'cart.' Over time, it evolved metaphorically to signify the path or course of one's professional life, much like running a race. Did you know that the word once literally referred to a path for carts?
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