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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 the Italian translation of 'Whitney'?
Oh, dude, the Italian translation of 'Whitney' is 'Whitney'. Like, it's one of those names that doesn't really change much when you hop over to Italy. So, you can still be Whitney in Rome or Milan, no need to worry about a fancy translation for your name.
What does the Italian suffix ''issimo'' mean?
Oh, dude, the Italian suffix "issimo" is like the granddaddy of all suffixes. It's basically the Italian way of saying "super" or "extremely." So, if you add "issimo" to a word like "bello" (beautiful), you get "bellissimo" (very beautiful). It's like adding a cherry on top of your gelato, you know what I mean?
What is the English translation of the Italian 'in quelle trine morbide'?
Ah, what a lovely phrase! "In quelle trine morbide" translates to "in those soft laces" in English. It paints such a gentle and delicate picture, doesn't it? Just imagine the beauty you could create with those words as inspiration.
What is the reply to 'Ciao Bella' in Italian?
Oh, dude, the reply to 'Ciao Bella' in Italian is 'Ciao bello' if you're saying it to a guy. It's like a casual way to say 'hello handsome.' So, next time someone calls you 'Bella,' you can hit them back with a 'bello.' Cool, right?
What is the English translation of the Italian 'Donna di bell'aspetto'?
"Good-looking woman" is an English equivalent of the Italian phrase donna di bell'aspetto.
Specifically, the feminine noun donna means "woman." The preposition di means "of." The masculine adjective bello* means "beautiful, handsome." The masculine noun aspetto means "aspect."
The pronunciation is "DOHN-nah dee BEHL-lah-SPEHT-toh."
*The ending vowel o drops before a noun that begins with a vowel. The temporary nature of that drop is indicated by an apostrophe immediately after the second l and immediately before the first letter in the following noun.
Another name for bella donna plant?
Nightshade is another name for belladonna. It is a weed with red berries.
What is the origin of the prefix 'nona'?
The prefix "nona-" comes from the feminine singular Latin word for "nine."
What is 'la via bella' when translated from Italian to English?
Specifically, the feminine singular definite article la is "the". The feminine noun via means "path, road, way". The feminine adjective bella translates as "beautiful".
The pronunciation will be "la VEE-a BEL-la" in Italian.
What is 'Qual'è la tua materia preferita' when translated from Italian to English?
Qual'è la tua materia preferita? in Italian means "What is your favorite subject?" in English.
What is 'la tua cantante' when translated from Italian to English in the Twilight saga?
"Your singer" is an English equivalent of the Italian phrase la tua cantante in the Twilight saga. The feminine singular definite article, possessive, and noun refer to the fact that Bella Swan's blood attracts Edward Cullen's attention. The pronunciation will be "la TOO-a kan-TAN-tey" in Italian.
What is 'Jove's Day' in Italian?
Giovedi is an Italian equivalent of 'Jove's Day'. The word in Italian is a masculine gender noun that refers to 'Thursday', which was named after Jupiter, the king of the gods to the ancient Romans. It's pronounced 'joh-veh-DEE' in Italian.
What is the Italian word 'divertimento' in English?
"Fun" is an English equivalent of the Italian word "divertimento."
Specifically, the Italian word is a masculine noun. Its translations into English also include "amusement, entertainment." Its singular definite article is "il" ("the"). Its singular indefinite article is "un, uno" ("a, one").
The pronunciation is "dee-VEHR-tee-MEHN-toh."
What is 'Giotto' when translated from Italian to English?
Any nickname for Ambrose or Angel is an English equivalent of the Italian name Giotto. The masculine proper name most famously references the Florentine architect and painter Giotto di Bondone (1267? - January 8, 1337), whose name often serves as a nickname for Ambrogio or Angelo. The pronunciation will be "DJOT-to" for the nickname and "am-BRO-djo" and "AN-djey-lo" for the possible forenames in Italian.
What is 'calma apparente' in Italian?
Apparent calm is an English equivalent of 'calma apparente'. Another meaning of the phrase is 'deceptive', because of the 'calm' being only 'apparent'. It's a phrase that often is applied to the Pacific Ocean, where the sky and waters are apparently calm one minute and terrifyingly stormy the next. The phrase in Italian is pronounced 'KAHL-mah ah-pah-REHN-tay'.*
*The sound 'ay' is similar to the sound 'ay' in the English noun 'ray'.
What is the Italian word 'pazzo' in English?
"Crazy" is an English equivalent of the Italian word "pazzo."
Specifically, the Italian word is the masculine form of an adjective. The pronunciation is "PAHTS-tsoh." The feminine form, "pazza," is pronounced "PAHTS-tsah."
What is 'Non c'è più' when translated from Italian to English?
"There isn't any more..." is an English equivalent of the incomplete Italian phrase Non c'è più... . The adverb, demonstrative pronoun elided with present indicative verb in the third person singular, and adverb -- which most famously reference a song popularized by Celtic Woman -- translate likewise into English as "There is no longer," "There is no more," and "There isn't any longer." The pronunciation will be "non tcheh pyoo" in Italian.
What is 'Saluti fratello nostro' when translated from Italian to English?
Ciao, fratello is an Italian equivalent of the English phrase "Hello, Brother."
Specifically, the greeting ciao means "hi, hello." The masculine noun fratello means "brother." The pronunciation is "tchow* frah-TEHL-loh."
*The sound is similar to that in the English noun "chow."
What is the Italian 'Tu parli in italiano mio amico' in English?
Ciao, [il] mio amigo is an Italian equivalent of 'Hello, my friend'. In the word by word translation, the interjection 'ciao' means 'hello' and 'goodbye'. The masculine definite article 'il' means 'the'. It doesn't have to be used, because it's followed by a possessive. The masculine possessive 'mio' means 'my'. The masculine gender noun 'amigo' means 'friend'. The phrase is pronounced 'chow [eel] MEE-oh ah-MEE-goh'.
What is 'tutto il mio amore' when translated from Italian to English?
In Italian a translation is fino ad allora il mio amore. Always remember that depending on the context of your sentences, the translation can vary. There may also be slang terminology if you were to travel to Italy. Keep in mind that online translators may not always be correct, they are a reflection of the exact words you have typed in.
What is the Italian phrase 'sotto le stelle' in English?
Sotto le stelle is an Italian equivalent of the English phrase "under the stars."
Specifically, the preposition sotto means "under." The feminine plural article le means "the." The feminine noun stelle means "stars."
The pronunciation is "SOHT-toh leh STEHL-leh."
What is the English translation of the Italian name 'Leo'?
Leo is already Latin: it's the word for "lion".
It appears in the following forms:
singular
- nominative/vocative leo ("[a/the] lion" - subject)
- genitive leonis ("of [a/the] lion")
- dative leoni ("to/for [a/the] lion")
- accusative leonem ("[a/the] lion" - object)
- ablative leone ("from/by/with [a/the] lion")
plural
- nominative/vocative leones ("[the] lions" - subject)
- genitive leonum ("of [the] lions")
- dative leonibus ("to/for [the] lions")
- accusative leones ("[the] lions" - object)
- ablative leonibus ("from/by/with [the] lions")
What is the Italian phrase 'Sei bello' in English?
"You are all really handsome" is a literal English equivalent of the Italian masculine plural phrase Siete tutti veramente belli. The pronunciation will be "SYE-tey TOOT-tee VEY-ra-MEN-tey BEL-lee" in Italian.
What is 'Buona notte e baci a tutti' in English?
Good night and love to all is the English equivalent of 'Buona notte e baci a tutti'. In the word by word translation, the feminine adjective 'buona' means 'good'. The feminine gender noun 'notte' means 'night'. The conjunction 'e' means 'and'. The masculine gender noun 'baci' means 'kisses'. The preposition 'a' means 'to'. The masculine gender plural noun 'tutti' means 'all, everything, whole'.
What is 'pepino' when translated from Italian to English?
"Pepper!" is an English equivalent of the Italian word Pepino!
Specifically, the Italian word is a verb. It can be translated as "Pepper!" when the context indicates that it is the present imperative of the infinitive pepare. Or it may mean "(that they, you all) pepper" in the present subjunctive.
