app
feminine
The English word 'app' is translated into Italian as app, applicazione or programma.
Meaning: small computer application (noun)
Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| app | feminine | |
| applicazione | /ap.pli.katˈt͡sjo.ne/ | feminine |
| programma | /proˈɡram.ma/ | masculine |
The term is used to describe a small computer application.
Which one should you use?
app is the most common way to refer to mobile applications in daily speech. applicazione is the full, more formal term. programma is a masculine noun typically used for larger software or computer programs rather than mobile-specific applications.
How does it change in a sentence?
app is a feminine noun. When using the indefinite article before a vowel, use un'app for 'an app'. To indicate the plural, the word app remains unchanged and is preceded by the article le, as in le app.
Did you know?
- The word programma shares its roots with the Greek prógramma, which originally meant a 'proclamation' or 'public notice' written in advance.
- In Italian, the word applicazione describes both a software tool and the quality of being diligent or hardworking, such as a student's focus in school.
- Unlike many other borrowed English words that become masculine, app is treated as feminine in Italian because it is an abbreviation of applicazione.
Examples in context
- C'è una app di Tatoeba?Is there a Tatoeba app?This sentence is useful for asking if a specific app exists.Tatoeba #13422678 by Guybrush88, translation #10117938 by espamatics
- Questa app non richiede il Wi-Fi.This app doesn't require Wi-Fi.This sentence is useful for stating that an app does not require Wi-Fi.Tatoeba #13351375 by Guybrush88, translation #8522919 by CK
- Non ha ancora scaricato quell'applicazione?You haven't downloaded that app yet?This sentence is useful for asking if someone has downloaded an applicazione.Tatoeba #2133026 by Guybrush88, translation #2133019 by AlanF_US
- Ho scaricato un'applicazione molto utile sul mio telefono.I downloaded a very useful app on my phone.
- Ho scaricato un'app sul mio telefono.I downloaded an app on my phone.
- Ho bisogno di un'app per imparare l'italiano.I need an app to learn Italian.
- Ho scaricato un'applicazione per monitorare la mia attività fisica.I downloaded an application to track my physical activity.
- Qual è la tua app preferita per l'editing delle foto?What is your favorite photo editing app?
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Example conversation
Lorenzo is trying to find a fitness app on his phone.
- ChiaraHai scaricato quella nuova app per correre?Have you downloaded that new running app?
- LorenzoNo, non riesco a trovare l'app sullo store.No, I can't find the app on the store.
- ChiaraTi aiuto io a installarla, Lorenzo.I will help you install it, Lorenzo.
- LorenzoGrazie, sei molto gentile.Thanks, you are very kind.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “app” translations and entries app, applicazione, programma, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries app, applicazione, programma, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
