'o principale
🇮🇹 Italian slang from Naples
What does “'o principale” mean?
the boss
Example
“'O principale vo' parlà cu tte.”
The boss wants to talk to you.
Who you can say it to
Fine with anyone
💼 Work
The textbook way to say it: il capo
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