all'estero
The English phrase 'abroad' is translated into Italian as all'estero.
all'estero is used to describe being or going in foreign countries.
Meaning: in foreign countries (adv)
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adverbial phrase, all'estero is invariable. It does not change its form to match the gender or number of the subject it describes.
Did you know?
- In Italian, you can distinguish between being 'abroad' all'estero and being 'outside' all'esterno, although the words look nearly identical.
- While all'estero means 'abroad', Italians often use the phrase fuori porta to describe short trips just outside their own city or town.
- Italians often use the verb fare un'esperienza all'estero to describe a gap year or a study abroad program, emphasizing the 'experience' over the travel itself.
Examples in context
- Tom è all'estero, vero?Tom is abroad, isn't he?This sentence is useful for confirming that Tom is all'estero.Tatoeba #6902274 by Guybrush88, translation #6898728 by CK
- Lei è andata all'estero.She has gone abroad.This sentence is useful for stating that she has gone all'estero.Tatoeba #4484746 by Guybrush88, translation #312976 by CK
- Va all'estero ogni anno.He goes abroad every year.This sentence is useful for describing someone who goes all'estero every year.Tatoeba #11373515 by Guybrush88, translation #303926 by CK
- All'estero si impara molto sulle diverse culture.Abroad, one learns a lot about different cultures.
- 341 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Chiara and Lorenzo are talking about their summer plans.
- ChiaraQuest'estate voglio andare all'estero.I want to go abroad this summer.
- LorenzoDove vorresti andare esattamente?Where exactly would you like to go?
- ChiaraForse in Giappone o in Canada.Maybe to Japan or Canada.
- LorenzoSarebbe un viaggio bellissimo, Chiara.That would be a beautiful trip, Chiara.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “abroad” translations and entries all'estero, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
