Australia
/a.usˈtra.lja/feminine
Australia is the Italian name for the Commonwealth of Australia.
Australia is used to refer to the country of Australia.
Meaning: Commonwealth of Australia (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun Australia is feminine.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has four syllables, with the stress on the third syllable. The IPA is /a.usˈtra.lja/.
Did you know?
- Italian speakers may use the term Antipodi to refer to Australia and New Zealand, referring to the opposite side of the globe.
- The word Australia shares its root with the Italian adjective australe, meaning 'southern'.
- In Italian, the term Terra Australis was used in historical texts to describe the hypothetical southern continent before the modern name Australia was adopted.
Examples in context
- Tom è in Australia.Tom is in Australia.This sentence shows how to state that someone is in Australia.Tatoeba #2617675 by Guybrush88, translation #2273212 by CK
- Lei è in Australia?Are you in Australia?This sentence is an example of asking if someone is in Australia.Tatoeba #4516096 by Guybrush88, translation #4494777 by CK
- Lo feci in Australia.I did that in Australia.This sentence demonstrates the use of Australia when describing an action performed there.Tatoeba #7184892 by Guybrush88, translation #7184689 by CK
- Nel corso della conferenza internazionale, si discuterà della collaborazione tra l'Australia e l'Italia.During the international conference, there will be a discussion on the collaboration between Australia and Italy.
- Sai che Marta ha deciso di partire per l'Australia?Did you know that Marta has decided to go to Australia?
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Example conversation
Francesco and Chiara are discussing their dream travel destinations.
- FrancescoVorrei visitare l'Australia un giorno.I would like to visit Australia one day.
- ChiaraL'Australia è un posto bellissimo, Francesco.Australia is a beautiful place, Francesco.
- FrancescoHai parenti che vivono in Australia?Do you have relatives who live in Australia?
- ChiaraNo, ma mi piacerebbe andarci.No, but I would love to go there.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “australia” translations and entries Australia, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
