autismo
masculine
The English word "autism" is translated into Italian as autismo.
autismo is a masculine noun used to describe the neurological disorder.
Meaning: neurological disorder (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
When expressing that someone has the condition, Italian typically uses the definite article before the noun, such as in l'autismo. If you are using the verb soffrire (to suffer), the condition is introduced using the preposition di, resulting in di autismo.
Did you know?
- The word autismo shares a root with the Italian word auto, meaning 'self', reflecting the original Greek concept of living within one's own world.
- The Italian word autismo can be used in a figurative, non-medical sense to describe someone who is extremely withdrawn or socially isolated.
- In Italy, the concept of neurodiversità (neurodiversity) is increasingly used in social discourse to replace more clinical terms like autismo.
Examples in context
- Loro figlio ha l'autismo.Their son has autism.This sentence shows how to use the definite article with autismo.Tatoeba #14024418 by Guybrush88, translation #5170107 by Lindoula
- Mio fratello soffre di autismo.My brother has autism.Tatoeba #3504825 by Guybrush88, translation #5748271 by CM
- Entrambi i ragazzi hanno l'autismo.Both boys have autism.This sentence illustrates the use of the definite article with autismo in a plural context.Tatoeba #4722607 by Guybrush88, translation #4493694 by CK
- Il mio bambino è affetto da autismoMy child is affected by autism
- La Sindrome dello Spettro Autistico è caratterizzata da una serie di deficit comunicativi e comportamentaliAutism Spectrum Disorder is characterized by a range of communication and behavioral deficits
- Mio cugino ha il disturbo dello spettro autisticoMy cousin has autism spectrum disorder
- Mia nipote è stata diagnosticata con l'autismo a un'età molto precoce.My niece was diagnosed with autism at a very early age.
- Abbiamo bisogno di ulteriori risorse per sostenere l'inclusione degli adulti con il disturbo dello spettro autistico nella società italiana.We need further resources to support the inclusion of adults with autism spectrum disorder in Italian society.
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Example conversation
Sofia and Matteo are talking about a documentary at a cafe.
- SofiaIl documentario parla dell'autismo.The documentary talks about autism.
- MatteoÈ un tema molto importante.It is a very important topic.
- SofiaSì, molti pazienti affrontano sfide quotidiane.Yes, many patients face daily challenges.
- MatteoLa sensibilizzazione è fondamentale.Awareness is fundamental.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “autism” translations and entries autismo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
