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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 Si e vero mean in English?
'Yes, it's true' is an English equivalent of 'Sì, è vero'. It's also possible to translate the phrase less literally as 'Yes, that's true'. Either way, the phrase in Italian is pronounced 'see eh VEH-roh'.
What is 'Grazie amore' when translated from Italian to English?
"Thanks, kid!" is one English equivalent of the Italian phrase Grazie, ragazzo! The courtesy and masculine singular noun may cooperate with a number of different translations -- Thanks, boy (boyfriend, dude, kid, young man)!" -- depending upon context. The pronunciation will be "GRA-tsyey ra-GAT-tso" in Italian.
What is 'la bella cara mia' when translated from Italian to English?
"Beloved beauty of mine" is an English equivalent of the Italian phrase la bella cara mia. The feminine singular definite article, adjective, noun, and possessive translate literally into English as "the beauty beloved (dear, sweet to) mine." The pronunciation will be "la BEL-la KA-ra MEE-a" in Italian.
What is 'Nonna nonna' when translated from Italian to English?
"Holy grandmother" is an English equivalent of the Italian phrase nonna santa. The feminine singular noun and adjective may be heard used to describe Saint Anne, the bride of Saint Joachim, the mother of Our Lady Mary and the grandmother of Jesus of Nazareth. The pronunciation will be "NON-na SAN-ta" in Italian.
What is 'dal primo all'ultimo' when translated from Italian to English?
Dal primo all'ultimo in Italian means "from beginning to end" in English.
What is 'Mangino' when translated from Italian to English?
"Eat!" and "Let (them) eat!" are English equivalents of the Italian phrase Mangino! Context makes clear whether the verb is the second person formal plural (case 1) or the third person plural (example 2) of the present imperative. Regardless of meaning or use, the pronunciation will be "man-DJEE-no" in Italian.
"I hope that we can speak again during the day. Perhaps be friends. 'Bye, Beautiful!" is an English equivalent of the Italian phrase Spero che possiamo parlare di nuovo del giorno. Forse essere degli amici. Ciao, Bella!
Specifically, the verb spero is "(I) am hoping, do hope, hope". The conjunction che means "that". The verb possiamo means "(we) are able, can". The present infinitive parlare means "to speak". The adverbial phrase di nuovo means "again". The adverbial phrase del giorno means "during/in/of the day".
The adverb forsemeans "maybe, perhaps". The present infinitive essere means "to be". The partitive degli means "some". The masculine noun amici means "(male) friends, (female and male) friends". The interjection ciao means "'bye, good-bye" in this context. The feminine adjective/pronoun bella translates as "beautiful, handsome, nice, pretty".
The pronunciation will be "SPEY-roh key pohs-SYAH-moh pahr-LAH-rey dehl DJOHR-noh FOHR-sey EHS-sey-rey ah-MEE-tchee tchow* BEHL-lah" in Italian.
*The sound is similar to that in the English adverb "how".
What is 'vivo non troppo' when translated from Italian to English?
"Not too lively (and fast)" is an English equivalent of the Italian phrase vivo non troppo. The pronunciation will be "VEE-vo non TROP-po" in Italian.
What is 'Benvenuti nella mia cucina' when translated from Italian to English?
"Welcome to my kitchen!" is an English equivalent of the Italian phrase Benvenuti nella mia cucina! The pronunciation of the prepositional welcome -- which translates literally as "Welcome in my kitchen!" -- will be "BEN-vey-NOO-tee NEL-la MEE-a ku-TCHEE-na" in Italian.
How do you say ill be leaving soon in Italian?
arrivederci (to be seen again), addio (goodbye for ever!)
Ciao, arrivedercci.
What is 'il gesso' when translated from Italian to English?
"The (piece of) chalk" is an English equivalent of the Italian phrase il gesso. The masculine singular phrase also translates literally as "the gypsum," "the plaster," "the plaster cast" or "the plaster model" according to English contexts. The pronunciation will be "eel DEJS-so" in Pisan Italian.
What is 'Cita previa DNI' when translated from Italian and Spanish to English?
Cita previa DNI in Italian and Spanish is "Previously cites DNI (national identity document)" in English.
What is the Italian phrase 'Andiamo a fare colazione' in English?
"Let's go eat breakfast!" is an English equivalent of the Italian phrase "Andiamo a fare colazione!"
Specifically, the verb "andiamo" means "Let's go!" The dependent preposition "a" means "to." The infinitive "fare" means "to do, to make." The feminine noun "colazione" means "breakfast."
The pronunciation is "ahn-DYAH-moh ah FAH-reh KOH-lah-TSYOH-neh."
What is 'Felice Anno Nuovo' when translated from Italian to English?
"Happy New Year!" is a literal English equivalent of the Italian phrase Felice Anno Nuovo! The feminine/masculine singular adjective, masculine singular noun, and masculine singular adjective tend to be used more by Italian-Americans than Italians. The pronunciation will be "fey-LEE-tchey AN-no NWO-vo" in Italian.
What is the Italian 'Eravamo in 19' in English?
There were 19 of us is an English equivalent of 'Eravamo in 19'. The verb 'eravamo' means 'we were'. The preposition 'in' means 'in'. All together, they're pronounced 'eh-rah-VAH-moh een dee-chah-NOH-veh'.
What is 'della' when translated from Italian to English?
Alimentari or Gastronomia may be Italian equivalents of 'deli[catessen]'. The masculine gender noun 'alimentari' takes as its plural definite article 'gli' ['the']. The feminine gender noun 'gastronomia' takes 'la' ['the'] as its singular definite article, and 'una' ['a, one'] as its indefinite article. They're pronounced 'ah-lee-mehn-TAH-ree' and 'gah-stroh-noh-MEE-ah', respectively.
How do you pronounce sei bello?
Somewhere between the tightness of 'seh' and the looseness of 'say' is how you pronounce 'sei' in Italian. The adjective 'bello' is pronounced 'BEHL-loh'. The phrase means 'You're handsome'.
What is the English translation of the Italian 'quarantotto'?
"Forty-eight (48)" is an English equivalent of the Italian word quarantotto.
Specifically, the number quaranta means "forty (40)." The number otto means "eight (8)." The pronunciation is "KWAH-rahn-TOHT-toh."
Is 'taglierina' the way of saying 'cutter boat' in true Italian?
No, 'cutter boat' isn't the true, literal meaning of 'taglierina' in Italian. The word in Italian literally refers to the sharp blade of the guillotine, the metal cutter, and the photographic paper trimmer. It's pronounced 'tah-lyeh-REE-nah'. It's a feminine gender noun whose definite article is 'la' ['the'], and whose indefinite is 'una' ['a, one'].
What is 'l'unica cura per la morte è' when translated from Italian to English?
"The only cure for death is... ." is a literal English equivalent of the incomplete Italian phrase L'unica cura per la morte è... . The declarative statement is in the third person impersonal singular of the present indicative. The pronunciation will be "LOO-nee-ka KOO-ra per la MOR-tey eh" in Italian.
What is the last name 'Regina' when translated from Italian to English?
Regina as a last name in Italian means "queen" in English.
What is the Italian last name 'Paganini' in English?
"Dear little heathens" or "Dear little pagans" may be English equivalents of "Paganini."
Specifically, the Italian last name is formed by adding the suffix "-ini" to "pagano." The masculine singular noun "pagano" means "heathen, pagan." The suffix "-ini" is added to convey affectionate feeling or smallness, petite size.
The pronunciation is "PAH-gah-NEE-nee."
Varela is not an Italian name because it is Galician in origin, from Portugal and Spain.
