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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 'Prego ragazza' when translated from Italian to English?
"Don't mention," "I beg your pardon," "Please," "Pardon," or "You're welcome" are English equivalents of the Italian word Prego. The word literally means "(I) am praying, do pray, pray."
What is 'mia angioletta' when translated from Italian to English?
'My little angel" is a literal English equivalent of the Italian phrase mia angioletta. The pronunciation of the feminine singular possessive and noun will be "MEE-a AN-djo-LET-ta" in Italian.
What is 'cento mille baci' when translated from Italian to English?
"Lots of kisses, gorgeous!" is an English equivalent of the Italian phrase Tanti baci, bellissima! The phrase also translates as "Many kisses, beautifullest (one)!" in English. The pronunciation will be "TAN-tee BA-tchee bel-LEES-see-ma" in Pisan Italian.
What is the Italian 'del mio giorno' in English?
"Of the day" is an English equivalent of the Italian phrase del giorno.
Specifically, the word del combines the preposition di with the masculine singular definite article il to mean "of the." The masculine noun giorno means "day." The pronunciation is "dehl DJOHR-noh."
What is the Italian 'bacio del buongiorno' in English?
"Good morning kiss" is an English equivalent of "Bacio del buongiorno."
Specifically, the masculine noun "bacio" means "kiss." The word "del" combines the preposition "de" and the masculine singular definite article "il" to mean "of the." The masculine noun "buongiorno" means "good morning."
The pronunciation is "BAH-tchyoh dehl Bwohn-DJOHR-noh."
What is the Italian translation of 'young love'?
"Young love" is an English equivalent of the Italian phrase amore giovane.
Specifically, the masculine noun amore means "love." The feminine/masculine adjective giovane means "young." The pronunciation is "ah-MOH-reh DJYOH-vah-neh."
What is the English translation of the Italian 'Viva Italia'?
"Always living," "ever lively," and "still alive" are English equivalents of the Italian phrase sempre viva. Context makes clear which meaning prevails for the adverb and feminine singular adjective. Regardless of meaning or use, the pronunciation will be "SEM-prey VEE-va" in Italian.
What is 'Molto bene e Lei' when translated from Italian to English?
"Very well, thank you" is an English equivalent of "Molto bene, grazie."
Specifically, the adverb "molto" means "very." The adverb "bene" means "well." The interjection "grazie" means "thanks, thank you."
The pronunciation is "MOHL-toh BEH-neh GRAH-tsyeh."
What is 'Ciao amico' when translated from Italian to English?
"Hello, scoundrel!" is an English equivalent of the Italian phrase Ciao, mascalzone! The greeting and masculine singular noun also translate into English as "Hi, crook (rascal, scallywag)!" but in a currently perceived affectionately tolerant way. The pronunciation will be "tchow MA-skal-TSO-ney" in Italian.
What is 'la merda' when translated from Italian to English?
"The excrement" is a literal English equivalent of the Italian phrase la merda. The feminine singular definite article and noun reference "filth" or "human dung." The pronunciation will be "la MER-da" in Italian.
What is the English translation of the Italian 'il fiore'?
"Flower" is an English equivalent of the Italian word fiore.
Specifically, the Italian word is a masculine noun that means "bloom, blossom, flower." Its singular definite article ilmeans "the." Its singular indefinite article un, unomeans "a, one."
The pronunciation is "FYOH-reh."
What is 'Buona settimana e un bacio' when translated from Italian to English?
"Have a beautiful weekend" is an English equivalent of the Italian phrase Bella fine settimana.
Specifically, the feminine adjective bella means "beautiful, handsome." The feminine noun fine means "end." The feminine noun settimana means "week."
The pronunciation is "BEHL-lah FEE-neh SEHT-tee-MAH-nah."
What is the English translation of the Italian 'Buona notte Bella Donna'?
"Good night, Handsome" is an English equivalent of the Italian phrase Buona notte, Bello.
Specifically, the feminine adjective buona means "good." The feminine noun notte means "night." The masculine adjective/pronoun bello means "handsome."
The pronunciation is "BWOH-nah NOHT-teh BEHL-loh."
What is the English translation of the Italian 'Natale'?
"Christmas" as a greeting, "native" as an adjective, and "nativity" as a noun are English equivalents of the Italian word Natale. Context makes clear which meaning prevails for the masculine singular adjective/noun since only the greeting is spelled with the first letter capitalized when used other than at the beginning of a phrase or sentence. Regardless of meaning or use, the pronunciation will be "na-TA-ley" in Italian.
What is the Italian 'Grazie ti amo' in English?
'Thank you. I love you' is an English equivalent of 'Grazie, ti amo'.
The interjection 'Grazie' means 'thanks'. The singular personal pronoun 'ti' means 'you'. The indicative present verb 'amo' means '[I] am loving, do love, love'.
All together, they're pronounced 'GRAH-tsyeh tee AH-moh'.
What is the Italian translation of 'O'?
O is an Italian cognate.
Specifically, the exclamation is the same in Italian and English. It may be used as the first word in phrases expressing a range of emotions in both languages. But whether to begin a phrase of negativity or positivity, the pronunciation always remains the same: "oh."
What is 'Buon San Valentino' when translated from Italian to English?
"Happy Saint Valentine's!" is an English equivalent of the Italian phrase Buon San Valentino! The masculine singular adjective and nouns translate literally into English as "Good Saint Valentine!" The pronunciation will be "bwon san VA-len-TEE-no" in Italian.
What is the English translation of the Italian 'il migliore'?
"The best" is an English equivalent of the Italian phrase il migliore.
Specifically, the masculine definite article il means "the." The masculine pronoun migliore means "the best." The pronunciation is "eel mee-LYOH-reh."
What is the Italian 'Che ora mangiano' in English?
"What are you eating?" is an English equivalent of the Itailan phrase Che stai mangiando?
Specifically, the interrogative che means "what." The present progressive stai mangiando means "(informal singular You) are (busy) eating." The pronunciation is "keh steye* mahn-DJYAHN-doh."
*The sound is similar to that in the English noun "eye."
What is 'Invia un bacio' when translated from Italian to English?
"One more kiss" is an English equivalent of the Italian phrase un altro bacio. The masculine singular word, adjective, and noun translate additionally as "another kiss," "a different kiss," "one last kiss," and "one remaining kiss" according to context. Regardless of meaning or use, the pronunciation will be "oo-NAL-tro BA-tcho" in Italian.
What is 'sogni dolci cara' when translated from Italian to English?
"Dear and sweet" is a literal English equivalent of the Italian phrase cara e dolce. The pronunciation of the feminine singular adjective, conjunction, and feminine/masculine singular adjective -- which most famously reference part of the title of a piano and vocal piece by Palermo, Sicily-born Italian composer Alessandro Scarlatti (May 2, 1660 - October 22, 1725) -- will be "KA-ra ey DOL-tchey" in Italian.
What is the English translation of the Italian 'buona torta'?
"Garlic bread" is an English equivalent of the Italian word bruschetta.
Specifically, the Italian word is a masculine noun that refers to grilled bread that has been rubbed with garlic and brushed with olive oil. It may be preceded by the definite article la("the") or the indefinite una ("a, one"). The pronunciation is "broo-SKEHT-tah."
What is 'Amo il tuo sorriso' when translated from Italian to English?
"I hope that you succeed in understanding that I love you so, so much as well! A big kiss!" is an English equivalent of the Italian phrase Spero che riesci a capire che ti voglio tanto, tanto bene! Un bacione! The present indicative verb in the first person singular, relative pronoun, present indicative in the second person informal singlar, preposition, present infinitive, relative pronoun, second person informal singular pronoun, present indicative in the first person informal singular, adverbs, masculine singular cardinal number/definite article, and masculine singular noun also translate into English as "I am hoping (I'm hoping, I do hope) you succeed in understanding I love you so, so much as well! One big kiss!" The pronunciation will be "SPEY-ro key RYEH-shee a ka-PEA-rey key tee VO-lyo TAN-to TAN-to BEH-ney oon ba-TCHO-ney" in Italian.
What is 'Happy Birthday' in Italian for a female?
Ti auguro un felice compleanno is an Italian equivalent of the English phrase "Wishing you a happy birthday."
Specifically, the pronoun ti means "(informal singular) you." The verb auguro means "(I) am wanting/wishing, do want/wish, want/wish." The feminine/masculine adjective felice means "happy." The masculine noun compleannomeans "birthday."
The pronunciation is "tee ow*-GOO-roh oon feh-LEE-tcheh KOHM-ple-AHN-noh."
*The sound is similar to that in the English exclamation of pain "Ow!"
