arsenale
/ar.seˈna.le/masculine
The English phrase 'arsenal' can be translated into Italian as arsenale or deposito armi.
Meaning: military establishment (noun)
Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| arsenale | /ar.seˈna.le/ | masculine |
| deposito armi | masculine |
The term refers to a military establishment. In a figurative sense, similar to the English usage, arsenale can also describe a collection of resources or weapons.
Which one should you use?
arsenale is used for a large-scale military establishment or a figurative collection of resources. In contrast, deposito armi is used when referring specifically to a storage facility or warehouse for weapons.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of arsenale is arsenali.
How do you pronounce it?
arsenale is pronounced /ar.seˈna.le/. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable.
Did you know?
- The Italian word arsenale comes from the Arabic phrase dār aṣ-ṣināʕa, which literally means 'industry house' or 'manufacturing shop'.
- The Arsenale di Venezia in Venice was once one of the largest industrial complexes in the world and served as a state-run shipyard.
- The Italian word for dock, darsena, is a linguistic relative of arsenale because both derive from the same Arabic root.
Examples in context
- Il loro arsenale è molto potente.Their arsenal is very powerful.This sentence shows how to describe a powerful arsenale.Tatoeba #7951300 by Guybrush88, translation #7829896 by sharris123
- Il loro arsenale militare è potente.They have a powerful military arsenal.This sentence describes a powerful military arsenale.Tatoeba #876654 by Guybrush88, translation #1386709 by quickfitter
- L'esercito consegnò il suo arsenale al nemico.The army surrendered its arsenal to the enemy.This sentence illustrates an army surrendering its arsenale.Tatoeba #12456755 by Guybrush88, translation #237785 by CM
- L'arsenale di Venezia era noto per le sue imbarcazioni da guerra.The Arsenal of Venice was renowned for its warships.
- Nell'800, l'arsenale di Torino era un importante centro di produzione di armi.In the 19th century, the Arsenal of Turin was an important weapons production center.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a historical tour of the city.
- LorenzoHai visto l'arsenale storico in centro?Did you see the historical arsenal downtown?
- GiuliaSì, è un posto bellissimo, Lorenzo.Yes, it is a beautiful place, Lorenzo.
- LorenzoGiulia, l'architettura è davvero impressionante.Giulia, the architecture is truly impressive.
- GiuliaConcordo, è una parte importante della nostra storia.I agree, it is an important part of our history.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “arsenal” translations and entries arsenale, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries arsenale, deposito, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
