apostolo
/aˈpɔs.to.lo/
The Italian word for "apostle" is apostolo.
apostolo is a noun used to refer to any of the group of twelve disciples.
Meaning: any of the group of twelve disciples (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of apostolo is apostoli.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable. It is pronounced /aˈpɔs.to.lo/.
Did you know?
- Italian uses the phrase fare l'apostolo to describe someone who tries to convert others to their point of view with excessive zeal.
- In some regional Italian expressions, calling someone an apostolo can be a sarcastic way of suggesting they are acting holier-than-thou.
- While apostolo refers to the twelve disciples, the Italian word for a general follower of a teacher is discepolo, and the two are not always interchangeable in a theological context.
Examples in context
- La Chiesa cattolica ha dodici apostoli che sono stati scelti direttamente da Cristo.The Catholic Church has twelve apostles who were chosen directly by Christ.
- Gli apostoli di Gesù erano suoi fedeli discepoli.Jesus' apostles were his loyal disciples.
- Mi sento come un moderno apostolo della pace nel mondo.I feel like a modern apostle of peace in the world.
- Gli apostoli erano testimoni diretti degli insegnamenti di Cristo.The apostles were direct witnesses of Christ's teachings.
- San Pietro era un apostolo molto importante.Saint Peter was a very important apostle.
- L'apostolo scriveva lettere alle prime comunità.The apostle wrote letters to the early communities.
- Ogni apostolo aveva un compito specifico.Each apostle had a specific task.
Example conversation
Two students are discussing a history of religion lesson.
- AlessandroQual era il ruolo di un apostolo?What was the role of an apostle?
- SofiaDovevano diffondere il messaggio ai popoli.They had to spread the message to the peoples.
- AlessandroQuindi ogni apostolo era un missionario?So every apostle was a missionary?
- SofiaSì, esattamente così.Yes, exactly so.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry apostolo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
