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italianos

ee-tah-lee-AH-nohsitaˈljanos

“italianos” means “Italians” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

Italians

Also: Italian men
NounmA1
A group of three smiling people, two men and one woman, standing together. They are dressed in casual clothes, and one person is holding a slice of pizza, symbolizing Italian heritage.

📝 In Action

Los italianos son conocidos por su pasión por la vida.

A1

Italians are known for their passion for life.

Muchos italianos viven en esta ciudad, así que hay buenas pizzerías.

A2

Many Italians live in this city, so there are good pizzerias.

Word Connections

Common Collocations

  • los jóvenes italianos – young Italians
  • los grandes italianos – the great Italians

Italian

Also: of Italian origin
Two classic Italian motor scooters (Vespas) parked side-by-side on a simple street. One scooter is painted red, and the other is green.

📝 In Action

Compramos unos quesos italianos deliciosos.

A1

We bought some delicious Italian cheeses.

Sus diseños favoritos son los italianos.

A2

His favorite designs are the Italian ones.

Word Connections

Common Collocations

  • productos italianos – Italian products
  • costumbres italianos – Italian customs

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "italianos" in Spanish:

italian men→italians→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: italianos

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly uses 'italianos' as an adjective?

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📚 Etymology▼

The word comes directly from the Latin *Italianus*, meaning 'belonging to Italia'. The name 'Italia' itself has ancient and disputed origins, possibly related to a word for 'calf' or 'land of cattle'.

First recorded: Medieval Latin, around the 13th century in Spanish form.

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: italianosFrench: italiens

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I say 'Italian women'?

You would use the feminine plural form, 'italianas'. However, if you are talking about a group of 10 Italian women and 1 Italian man, you must switch back to the masculine form, 'italianos'.