lotto
/ˈlɔt.to/
The Italian word for batch is lotto.
lotto refers to a group or collection of things of the same kind. In industrial or commercial contexts, it is common to use the phrase lotto di prodotti to mean a batch of products.
Meaning: group or collection of things of the same kind (noun)
Which one should you use?
While lotto can mean a batch or a lot of items, it is also the standard Italian word for a lottery or a raffle. Another formal term used to express "batch" is partita.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of lotto is lotti.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ˈlɔt.to/. It has two syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- While lotto describes a batch of goods, partita is used for a batch of goods crossing a customs border. In other contexts, partita also means a game or a match in sports.
- The word lotto shares a common ancestor with the English word 'lot', as both stem from the Proto-Germanic *hlutą. This connects the Italian word for a batch of goods directly to the English word for a portion or destiny.
- The plural lotti is often used in the phrase lotti di terra, which means 'plots of land'. This shows how a 'batch' of things can be used to describe subdivided physical territory.
Examples in context
- Ho bisogno di un lotto di 500 magliette per la nostra prossima conferenza.I need a batch of 500 t-shirts for our upcoming conference.
- Abbiamo ricevuto una nuova partita di bottiglie di vino dall'Italia.We received a new batch of wine bottles from Italy.
- Questa è la terza serie di libri che abbiamo stampato.This is the third batch of books we have printed.
- Devo vendere questo lotto di vecchi libri.I have to sell this batch of old books.
- È arrivato un nuovo lotto di merce.A new batch of goods has arrived.
- Il lotto di prodotti è difettoso.The batch of products is defective.
Example conversation
Lorenzo and Giulia are checking inventory in a warehouse.
- LorenzoHai controllato il nuovo lotto di magliette?Did you check the new batch of t-shirts?
- GiuliaSì, Lorenzo, è tutto in ordine.Yes, Lorenzo, everything is in order.
- LorenzoBene, allora possiamo iniziare a venderle.Good, then we can start selling them.
- GiuliaPerfetto, preparo subito le etichette.Perfect, I'll prepare the labels right away.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry lotto, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries lotto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
