ELONIO

Role and capacity (in quanto)

Speaking in a Professional Capacity

When you want to speak "in the capacity of" a certain role or give advice "as an" expert, Italian uses the phrase in quanto.

as, in the capacity of
in quanto

In English, we usually include an article ("as a nutritionist"). In Italian, in quanto is followed directly by the noun without an article.

As a nutritionist, I advise anyone against this diet.
In quanto nutrizionista, sconsiglio questa dieta a chiunque.
As a virologist, I would say that prevention is fundamental.
In quanto virologo, direi che la prevenzione è fondamentale.

Weighing In

Use this zero-article structure to offer your professional perspective or to establish someone else's authority.

As an economist, my opinion should be impartial.
In quanto economista, la mia opinione dovrebbe essere imparziale.
As an urban planner, I advise against building in this area.
In quanto urbanista, sconsiglio di costruire in questa zona.
As a sociologist, he is an authoritative voice.
In quanto sociologo, è una voce autorevole.
As an expert, your advice would be very useful.
In quanto esperto, il tuo consiglio sarebbe molto utile.
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