arabo
/ˈa.ra.bo/masculine
The Italian word for the Arabic language is arabo.
arabo is used as a noun to refer to the Arabic language. When you want to say you speak or write in a language, you use the preposition in followed by the masculine noun arabo, such as in the phrase in arabo.
Meaning: language (name)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The word arabo is a masculine noun when referring to the language. However, it also functions as an adjective that must agree with the noun it describes. If you are describing a feminine noun, such as lettera (letter), use the feminine form araba. For masculine plural contexts, use arabi and for feminine plural nouns, such as parole (words), use arabe.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables and the stress is on the first syllable: /ˈa.ra.bo/.
Did you know?
- Italian contains many words borrowed from arabo via Sicilian, such as zucchero for 'sugar' and alcol for 'alcohol'.
- In some historical or poetic contexts, the term moro has been used to refer to people of Arabic or North African descent, though it is now considered dated or offensive.
- While arabo refers to the language, the term arabesco describes a specific style of intricate floral ornamentation inspired by the art of the Arabic world.
Examples in context
- È un nome arabo.It's an Arabic name.This sentence shows how to use arabo to describe a name.Tatoeba #6562873 by Guybrush88, translation #5927076 by mailohilohi
- Io parlo in arabo.I speak Arabic.This sentence demonstrates the usage of in arabo to say you speak the language.Tatoeba #6562809 by Guybrush88, translation #2638396 by CN
- Tu scrivi in arabo?Do you write in Arabic?This sentence shows the phrase in arabo used in a question about writing.Tatoeba #2992644 by Guybrush88, translation #1788671 by Eldad
- La lingua araba è una delle lingue ufficiali delle Nazioni Unite.The Arabic language is one of the official languages of the United Nations.
- Vorrei imparare l'arabo per poter visitare i paesi arabi.I would like to learn Arabic to be able to visit Arab countries.
- 290 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Giulia and Matteo are discussing their language studies.
- GiuliaVuoi studiare l'arabo con me?Do you want to study Arabic with me?
- MatteoSì, ma l'arabo è molto difficile.Yes, but Arabic is very difficult.
- GiuliaAbbiamo un buon libro di arabo.We have a good Arabic book.
- MatteoAllora iniziamo domani, Giulia!Then let's start tomorrow, Giulia!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “arabic” translations and entries arabo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
