architetto
/ar.kiˈtet.to/masculine
The English word "architect" is architetto in Italian.
The term refers to a person who designs buildings.
Meaning: designer of buildings (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun changes based on gender and number. The masculine singular is architetto and the feminine singular is architetta. For plural forms, use architetti to refer to a group of masculine architects or a mixed-gender group and use architette to refer to a group of female architects.
How do you pronounce it?
/ar.kiˈtet.to/. The word has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable.
Did you know?
- In many Italian contexts, calling someone an architetto is not just describing a job, but is used as a formal title, much like 'Doctor' or 'Professor'.
- In Italy, you cannot legally call yourself an architetto unless you are registered with the national professional order, the Ordine degli Architetti.
- An Italian may use the phrase fare l'architetto to describe someone who is acting like a know-it-all or trying to redesign a plan they didn't create.
Examples in context
- Tom è un architetto.Tom is an architect.This sentence is useful for identifying someone's profession.Tatoeba #5134118 by Guybrush88, translation #2272942 by CK
- Io sono un architetto.I'm an architect.This sentence is useful for stating one's own profession.Tatoeba #6609844 by Guybrush88, translation #6809853 by CK
- È un architetto, vero?He's an architect, isn't he?This sentence is useful for confirming someone's profession.Tatoeba #8701254 by Guybrush88, translation #8527440 by CH
- L'architetto sta progettando un nuovo edificio.The architect is designing a new building.
- Mia sorella sta studiando per diventare un'architetta famosa.My sister is studying to become a famous architect.
- L'architetta ha realizzato un progetto innovativo per la riqualificazione urbana.The architect has developed an innovative project for urban redevelopment.
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Example conversation
Lorenzo and Martina are talking about a new house project.
- LorenzoHai trovato un bravo architetto?Did you find a good architect?
- MartinaSì, ne conosco uno molto bravo.Yes, I know a very good one.
- LorenzoL'architetto vive qui in città?Does the architect live here in the city?
- MartinaSì, il suo studio è in centro.Yes, his studio is downtown.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “architect” translations and entries architetto, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
