autistico
/awˈtis.ti.ko/
The English word 'autistic' is translated into Italian as autistico.
autistico is an adjective used to describe someone or something pertaining to autism. In professional or formal contexts, speakers may use phrases such as Persona affetta da autismo (person affected by autism) or persone affette da autismo.
Meaning: having or pertaining to autism (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in gender and number with the noun it describes. Use autistico for masculine singular nouns, autistica for feminine singular nouns, autistici for masculine plural or mixed-gender groups and autistiche for feminine plural groups.
How do you pronounce it?
/awˈtis.ti.ko/. The word has 4 syllables and the stress is on the second syllable.
Did you know?
- The Italian word autistico is sometimes used colloquially as a harsh insult to describe someone who is socially withdrawn or stubborn, unrelated to a medical diagnosis.
- In Italy, the 'Rete Autismo' movement has pushed to replace the phrase affetto da autismo with persona autistica to move away from the idea that autism is a disease to be suffered.
- The word autismo shares the same Greek root 'autos', meaning 'self', which is also the source of the English word 'autograph'.
Examples in context
- Tom non è autistico.Tom isn't autistic.This sentence is useful for expressing that someone is not autistic using autistico.Tatoeba #4247234 by Guybrush88, translation #2236934 by CK
- È autistico.He's autistic.This sentence is useful for describing a male as being autistic using autistico.Tatoeba #4862424 by Guybrush88, translation #1864516 by Spamster
- Sono autistico.I'm autistic.This sentence is useful for describing oneself as autistic using autistico.Tatoeba #6805575 by Guybrush88, translation #5839988 by CK
- È un bambino autisticoHe/She is an autistic child
- Abbiamo bisogno di capire meglio le esigenze delle persone affette da autismoWe need to better understand the needs of individuals affected by autism
- Marco è autistico, ma è molto intelligenteMarco is autistic, but he is very intelligent
- Mio nipote è una persona autistica molto creativaMy nephew is a very creative autistic person
- Sono affascinato dal modo in cui le persone autistiche vedono il mondo.I am fascinated by how autistic individuals see the world.
- In Italia, molte scuole stanno implementando programmi di inclusione per i bambini autistici.In Italy, many schools are implementing inclusion programs for autistic children.
- La mia amica svolge un volontariato presso un centro per persone affette da autismo.My friend volunteers at a center for individuals affected by autism.
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lorenzo and Chiara are discussing a new educational program.
- LorenzoQuesto programma è utile per il bambino autistico.This program is useful for the autistic child.
- ChiaraSì, Lorenzo, credo sia molto efficace.Yes, Lorenzo, I think it is very effective.
- LorenzoHai ragione, Chiara, aiuta molto lo sviluppo.You are right, Chiara, it helps development a lot.
- ChiaraDovremmo consigliarlo a tutte le famiglie.We should recommend it to all families.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “autistic” translations and entries autistico, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
