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Italian to English
Contributors typically ask and answer questions about the English equivalents of Italian words and phrases. However, Italian is a Romance language whose roots trace back to classical Latin, and English is a Teutonic language whose roots trace back to Old German. So translations from Italian into English are not always predictable, literal or direct!
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What is 'Non fare il passo più lungo della gamba' when translated from Italian to English?
Non fare il passo più lungo della gamba! in Italian means "Be prudent (Don't make a step longer than your leg)!" in English.
How do you pronounce the Italian family name 'Crocco'?
"KROHK-koh" is the way to pronounce the Italian family name "Crocco."
Specifically, the Italian name is a masculine noun that is used in the singular. Its literal meaning is "hook." But it also may be translated as "curve."
What is 'Tu sei il sole del mio giorno' when translated from Italian to English?
"You are the sunshine in my day" is an English equivalent of the Italian phrase Tu sei il sole del mio giorno. The second person informal singular subject and present indicative, masculine singular definite article and noun, preposition with masculine singular definite article, and masculine singular possessive and noun model a difference between English and Italian whereby the second-mentioned language employs the equivalent of "of" where the first uses "in." The pronunciation will be "too SEH-eel SO-ley del MEE-o DJOR-no" in Italian.
What is the English translation of the Italian phrase 'Suono molto'?
"Much-held melody" is a literal English equivalent - and "melody notes held for their full duration" a descriptive equivalent -- of the Italian phrase Molto tenuto la melodia.
Specifically, the adverb molto is "much" in English. The masculine adjective/past participle tenuto may be translated as "held". The feminine singular definite article la means "the". The feminine noun melodia means "melody".
The pronunciation will be "MOHL-toh tey-NOO-toh lah mey-loh-DEE-ah" in Italian.
What is the Italian phrase 'Ti piace il vetro' in English?
"Do you like glass?" is an English equivalent of the Italian phrase "Ti piace il vetro?"
Specifically, the personal pronoun "ti" means "to you." The verb "piace" means "(he/she/it) is pleasing to." The masculine singular definite article "il" means "the." The masculine noun "vetro" means "glass."
The pronunciation is "tee PYAH-tcheh eel VEH-troh."
What is the Italian 'Dammi un bacio' in English?
"Give me a kiss" is an English equivalent of "Dammi un bacio."
Specifically, the imperative verb form "da"* means "(You) give." The personal pronoun "mi" means "to me." The masculine singular indefinite article "un" means "a, one." The masculine noun "bacio" means "kiss."
The pronunciation is "DAHM-mee oon BAH-tchyoh."
*The form actually is spelled in any one of three ways: "Dai", "Da'" or "D
What is 'Mi sembra di si' in English?
It looks like it to me is the English equivalent of 'Mi sembra di si'. In the word by word translation, the personal pronoun 'mi' means 'me'. The verb 'sembra di' means '[it] seems, looks, appears'. The adverb 'si' means 'yes'.
What is the origin of the name 'Pepe'?
The origin of the surname Pepe is from Northern Italy. This name is a nickname of Giuseppe, the Italian form of Joseph.
What is 'Ti amo tanto Mi manchi Tanti baci' when translated from Italian to English?
"Kisses! I miss you!" is an English equivalent of the Italian phrases Baci! Mi manchi! The masculine plural noun, first person singular personal pronoun, and second person informal singular present indicative translate literally into Engilsh as "Kisses! To me you're lacking/missing!" The pronunciation will be "BA-tchee me MAN-kee" in Italian.
What is the Italian 'Va' dove ti porta il cuore' in English?
'Go where your heart leads you' is an English equivalent of 'Va' dove ti porta il cuore'.
The verb 'va' means '[you] go'. The adverb 'dove'means 'where'. The personal pronoun 'ti' means 'you'. The verb 'porta' means '[he/she/it] does lead, is leading, leads, [you] are leading, do lead, lead'. The masculine singular definite article 'il' means 'the'. The masculine noun 'cuore' means 'heart'.
All together, they're pronounced 'vah DOH-veh tee POHR-tah eel KWOH-reh'.
What is the English translation of the Italian 'pennello'?
"Paintbrush" is an English equivalent of the Italian word pennello.
Specifically, the Italian word is a masculine noun. Its singular definite article il means "the." Its singular indefinite article un, uno means "a, one."
The pronunciation is "pehn-NEHL-loh."
What is 'zuppa di pesce' when translated from Italian to English?
"Fish soup" is an English equivalent of the Italian phrase zuppa di pesce. The feminine singular noun, preposition, and masculine singular noun translate literally to English as "soup of fish." The pronunciation will be "TSOOP-pa dee PEY-shey" in Italian.
What is 'Vivere senza paura' when translated from Italian to English?
"Live without fear" is an English equivalent of the Italian phrase Vivere senza paura.
Specifically, the infinitive vivere means "to live." The preposition senza means "without." The feminine noun paura means "fear."
The pronunciation is "VEE-veh-reh SEHN-tsah POW-*rah."
*The sound is similar to that in the English exclamation of pain "Ow!"
What is 'Nel cor più non mi sento' when translated from Italian to English?
"In my heart I no more feel" is an English equivalent of the Italian phrase Nel cor più non mi sento. The preposition with masculine snigular definite article, masculine singular noun, adverb, negative, first person singular reflexive pronoun and present indicative most famously refer to a beloved duet from the opera La Molinara ("The Miller-Woman") by Giovanni Paisiello (May 9, 1740 - June 5, 1816). The pronunciation will be "nel kor pyoo non mee SEN-to" in Italian.
How do you answer 'Di che nazionalità sei' in Italian?
Io sono ("I am," followed by the nationality) is a way to answer Di che nazionalità sei? in Italian.
What are 'Loyalty' 'Honor' 'Respect' and 'Pride' in Italian?
LealtÃ? is an Italian equivalent of 'loyalty', and is pronounced 'leh-ahl-TAH'. Onore means 'honor', and is pronounced 'oh-NOH-reh'. Rispetto means 'respect', and is pronounced 'ree-SPEHT-toh'. Fierezza is 'pride', and is pronounced 'fyeh-REHTS-tsah'.
What is the English translation of the Italian 'Dante'?
"Lasting" is an English equivalent of the Italian name Dante.
Specifically, Dante is a nickname for one of Italy's best known and most respected poets, Durante di Alighiero degli Alighieri (May 22, 1265 - September 14, 1321). Italy's supreme poet tends to be referred to as Dante instead of by his full name, Durante. Durante is the present participle of the infinitive durare ("to last").
What is 'Che lavoro fa' when translated from Italian to English?
"What do you do for work?" is an English equivalent of the Italian phrase Che lavoro fa? The question literally translates as "What work do you do?" or "What work do you make?" in English. The pronunciation will be "key la-VO-ro fa" in Italian.
What is the English translation of the Italian phrase 'Sei mio orsacchiotto'?
"You're my teddy bear" is an English equivalent of the Italian phrase Sei mio orsacchiotto.
Specifically, the verb sei means "(informal singular you) are". The masculine possessive adjective mio means "my". The masculine noun orsacchiotto means "bear cub, teddy bear".
The pronunciation will be "say* MEE-oh OHR-sahk-KYOHT-toh" in Italian.
*The sound is similar to that in the English noun "day".
It sounds like you're trying to ask what buon giorno means.
buon giorno is Italian for "good day" or "hello".
What is the English translation of the Italian phrase 'Dove l'hai comprato questo reggiseno'?
"Where did you buy her this bra?" is an English equivalent of the Italian phrase Dove l'hai comprato questo reggiseno.
Specifically, the adverb dove is "where". The personal pronoun le* means "for her" in this context. The auxiliary hai and the past participle comprato means "(informal singular you) bought, have bought". The masculine demonstrative adjective questo means "this". The masculine noun reggisenotranslates as "bra".
The pronunciation will be "DOH-vey leye* kohm-PRAH-toh KWEH-stoh REYD-dzhee-SEY-noh" in Italian.
*The sound is similar to that in the English noun "eye".
What is 'Magnaccioni' in English?
Big eaters is an English equivalent of 'Magnaccioni'.
The word in Italian is a masculine noun that's used in the plural. Its definite article is 'i' ['the']. The word is well known among Italians. It's found in the title of a popular song, 'La societÃ? dei magnaccioni' ['The society of big eaters'].
