Italia (en. Italy)

/iˈtalia/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Country located in southern Europe, famous for its art and cuisine.
Italy is known for its cultural and architectural heritage.
Italia es conocida por su herencia cultural y arquitectónica.
It is part of the European continent and has the shape of a boot.
The map of Italy shows its diverse regions.
El mapa de Italia muestra sus diversas regiones.
The birthplace of the Renaissance.
Florence is an emblematic city in the history of Italy.
Florencia es una ciudad emblemática de la historia de Italia.

Etymology

The name 'Italy' comes from the Latin 'Italia', which originally referred to a region in the south.

Common Phrases and Expressions

The Sweet Life
Reference to a carefree and pleasurable lifestyle, popularized by Italian cinema.
La Dolce Vita
Hello
Italian greeting used both to say hello and goodbye.
Ciao
Goodbye
Italian phrase used to say farewell.
Arrivederci

Related Words

Rome
Capital of Italy, recognized for its ancient history.
Roma
Vatican
Independent state nestled in Rome, headquarters of the Catholic Church.
Vaticano
Pizza
Typical dish of Italian cuisine, very popular worldwide.
Pizza

Slang Meanings

Italian
In the neighborhood, young people refer to food as 'Italian' when it's of good quality.
En el barrio, los jóvenes se refieren a la comida como 'italiana' cuando es de buena calidad.
The Boot
It is called 'The Boot' when discussing the geographical features of Italy.
Se dice que 'La Bota' cuando se habla de las características geográficas de Italia.