autonomia
/aw.to.noˈmi.a/feminine
The English word autonomy is translated into Italian as autonomia.
autonomia refers to the capacity for individual decision.
Meaning: capacity for individual decision (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Because autonomia begins with a vowel, the definite article la elides to l’ before it, forming l'autonomia.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 5 syllables, with the stress on the 4th syllable: /aw.to.noˈmi.a/.
Did you know?
- In Italian, autonomia is frequently used to describe the range or battery life of a car or electronic device, such as l'autonomia della batteria. In this context, it means the distance a vehicle can travel before needing more fuel.
- In Italian political discourse, autonomia is frequently used to discuss the specific administrative powers of regions, such as 'autonomia differenziata', a topic of intense modern debate.
- The Italian word autonomia shares a root with automatico, as both stem from the Greek autos meaning 'self'.
Examples in context
- Incoraggiare l'autonomia aiuta le persone a crescere e a imparare.Encouraging autonomy helps people grow and learn.This sentence shows how encouraging autonomia supports personal growth.Tatoeba #13214017 by Nuel, translation #13214016 by Nuel
- Se prendo in prestito i soldi, mi sento come se perderò la mia autonomia.If I borrow the money, I feel like I'll lose my autonomy.This sentence describes the feeling of losing one's autonomia due to debt.Tatoeba #3135285 by Guybrush88, translation #2840517 by Wierdmin
- Rispetto l'autonomia delle persone e scelgo di non interferire nelle loro questioni personali.I respect people's autonomy and choose not to interfere in their personal matters.This sentence illustrates respecting the autonomia of others regarding personal matters.Tatoeba #12121944 by Nuel, translation #12121943 by Nuel
- L'autonomia è un importante principio di democraziaAutonomy is an important principle of democracy
- La nostra organizzazione lotta per l'indipendenza e l'autonomia delle minoranzeOur organization fights for the independence and autonomy of minorities
- Mi piace avere una certa libertà nelle mie scelteI like having a certain autonomy in my choices
- Ognuno dovrebbe avere il diritto di autodeterminazioneEveryone should have the right to autonomy
- La nostra università gode di autonomia decisionale.Our university enjoys decisional autonomy.
- In futuro, spero di ottenere maggiore indipendenza finanziaria.In the future, I hope to achieve more financial independence.
Example conversation
Matteo and Sofia are discussing their professional roles at a firm.
- MatteoSofia, senti che il tuo capo rispetta la tua autonomia?Sofia, do you feel your boss respects your autonomy?
- SofiaSì, Matteo, mi dà molta autonomia nei miei compiti.Yes, Matteo, he gives me a lot of autonomy in my tasks.
- MatteoÈ un ottimo segno per la tua crescita professionale.It is a great sign for your professional growth.
- SofiaConcordo, mi sento molto più sicura così.I agree, I feel much more confident this way.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “autonomy” translations and entries autonomia, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
