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Italian Language and Culture
Italian is a major language of international organizations such as the European Union; and of countries in South America, northeastern Africa, and southern Europe. It also is Vatican City's primary language and therefore a main communications vehicle in the Roman Catholic Church worldwide. Typical contributors seek information about the language's regional variations; and wide ranging use in business, cooking, literature, and religion.
1,902 Questions
What is the Italian translation of the French acronym 'RSVP'?
Rispondete, per favore is an Italian equivalent of the French acronym R.S.V.P.
Specifically, the letter R is for Répondez, which means Rispondete in Italian and "Respond" in English. The letters S, V, and P stand for s'il ("if it") vous ("you", "you all") plaît ("does please, is pleasing to, pleases"). The Italian equivalent of "please" will be per ("for") favore ("favor").
The pronunciation will be "ree-SPOHN-dey-tey pehr fah-VOH-rey" in Italian.
How do you spell the word 'grazie' in Italian?
g ~ come Genova r ~ come Roma a ~ come Ancona z ~ come Zanzibar i ~ come Imola e ~ come Empoli
What is 'Sandoval' when translated from Spanish to Italian?
Boschetto is an Italian equivalent of the Spanish name Sandoval. The surname may originate in ancient Iberian cultures -- whose surviving language and society are Basque and the Basque Country -- where Zandabal relates to "coppice" or "grove." The pronunciation will be "bo-SKET-to" in Italian and "SAN-do-VAL" in Spanish.
Italy and most of its vacinity
Italian is the majority language not only of Italy, but also San Marino, Vatican City, and part of Switzerland.
Is the word 'amor' an Italian word?
Yes, the word amor is an Italian word.
Specifically, the word is a masculine common noun which is a variation of the masculine common noun amore. Both Italian words may be translated as "love" in English. The respective pronunciations will be "ah-MOHR" and "ah-MOH-rey" in Italian.
What are examples of three Italian words and their meanings?
- Ciao - Hello or goodbye
- Pizza - Baked round bread topped with tomato sauce, cheese, and various toppings
- Gelato - Italian-style ice cream, typically made with natural ingredients and less air than traditional ice cream
Is por ti volare Italian or Spanish?
"Por ti volaré" is Spanish. The Italian translation is "Con te partirò." Both phrases means "I will fly for you" in English.
How do you pronounce the Italian surname 'Pelliterri'?
Pell-ee-ter-ee
Pell like bell
ee like bee
ter-ee like very
What is the pronunciation of the Italian name 'Vinaccia'?
"Vee-NAT-tchah" is the pronunciation of the Italian word vinaccia.
Specifically, the Italian word is a feminine noun which may be capitalized as the proper name of a person or place. As an uncapitalized common noun, it may be preceded by the feminine singular definite article la ("the") or the feminine singular indefinite article una ("a, one"). Whether common or proper, the Italian word literally means "marc" or "pomace" as what is left over after grapes are pressed for juice or oil.
What is the pronunciation of the Italian word 'cinque'?
"TCHEEN-kwey" is one pronunciation of the Italian word cinque.
Specifically, the Italian word can be an adjective, noun or pronoun. Whatever its function, it always means "five." Whatever its meaning, it usually will be pronounced "TCHEEN-kwey" even though listeners will hear the people of Siena in northern Italy say "SHEEN-kwey."
What is the square in an Italian town called?
A square in an Italian town is typically called a "piazza." It is a central gathering place for locals and visitors, often surrounded by historic buildings, cafes, and shops.
How do you spell Mom and Dad in Italian?
In Italian, "Mom" is spelled as "mamma" and "Dad" is spelled as "papà".
What do you call a half italian half mexican?
A person who is of both Italian and Mexican descent is commonly referred to as biracial or multicultural.
Are the words 'tingo' and 'tinta' examples of minimal pairs in Italian?
No, tingo and tinta are not minimal pairs in Italian.
Specifically, minimal pairs are words that have close spellings but for one sound even though they have different meanings. The one sound often may involve a different consonant or vowel or the single incidence versus the doubling of a consonant. Instead, the verb tingo forms a minimal pair with the verb tengoin Italian.
Is l'astuccio feminine in Italian?
No, l'astuccio is not feminine in Italian.
Specifically, the masculine singular definite article l'* means "the." The masculine singular noun astuccio means "case." The pronunciation is "lah-STOOT-tchoh."
*It actually is il. But the vowel drops and is replaced by an apostrophe when the following word begins with a vowel.
Is the Turkish Lira the same as the old Italian Lira?
No, the Turkish Lira and the old Italian Lira are different currencies. The Turkish Lira is the current currency of Turkey, while the Italian Lira was the previous currency of Italy before it switched to the Euro in 2002.
What did Italian family immigrants bring to America?
Italian family immigrants brought their rich cultural heritage, strong family values, and delicious cuisine to America. They also introduced the tradition of winemaking, artistic skills such as craftsmanship and design, and a strong work ethic that contributed to the diversity and prosperity of American society.
Does Ryan mean 'little king' in Italian?
No, Ryan does not mean "little king" in Italian.
Specifically, the name is a feminine/masculine proper noun. It is not at all Italian. One way of knowing this is the spelling: Native Italian names do not tend to include certain letters, such as y. Instead, the name traces its origins back to the ancient Irish Gaelic language, from which its original meaning is unclear.
Yes, Bui is an Italian last name.
Specifically, the name derives from the masculine adjective buio. The adjective includes among its meanings "dark, obscure." The translation is "BOO-yoh."
What is the Italian pronunciation of 'crostacei'?
"Krohs-TAHT-tcheh-ee" is a way of pronouncing the Italian word crostacei.
Specifically, the Italian word is a masculine noun that means "crustaceans, shellfishes." It may be preceded by the masculine plural definite article i ("the") or the plural indefinite dei ("some"). There will be some variation in the pronunciation depending upon which part of the peninsula or which island the Italian language speaker is from.
What is the Italian pronunciation of the English name 'Jayden'?
Jayden is an English loan name in Italian.
Specifically, the name is a masculine proper noun. Native Italian names tend not to include certain letters - such as y - in their spelling. The pronunciation is "djeh-dehn."
