Italian Word of the Day: Bagnino

Meaning: Lifeguard

Part of Speech: Noun (masculine)

Translation: The lifeguard watches the beach all day long.

Context: Il bagnino sorveglia la spiaggia tutto il giorno.

Cultural nugget: Italian beach lifeguards are highly trained professionals who often work at the same beach for many years, becoming beloved local figures who know every regular visitor and their swimming habits.