in nero

Italian

Etymology

Literally, “in black”. Compare German schwarz, Albanian në të zezë, French au noir.

Adverb

in nero

  1. off the books (unofficially, to avoid tax payment)
    pagare in nero ― to pay off the books
    lavorare in nero ― to work illegally; to moonlight

Adjective

in nero (invariable)

  1. off-the-books, undeclared
    lavoro in nero ― undeclared work

References
  • nero2 in Treccani.it – Vocabolario Treccani on line, Istituto dell'Enciclopedia Italiana
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