benedizione
/be.ne.ditˈt͡sjo.ne/
The English phrase 'blessing' is benedizione in Italian.
benedizione refers to the act of declaring, seeking or bestowing favor. When you are referring to a blessing in a general sense, such as saying 'It is a blessing', you use the noun with the indefinite article una, forming una benedizione.
Meaning: act of declaring, seeking or bestowing favor (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is composed of the prefix bene- (well/good) and the root dicere (to say/speak), literally meaning 'speaking well of someone or something'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of benedizione is benedizioni.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 5 syllables, with the stress on the 4th syllable. The IPA is /be.ne.ditˈtsjo.ne/.
Did you know?
- In some Italian traditions, a benedizione is given to bread or salt during specific folk rituals to protect a home from bad luck.
- In a traditional Italian household, asking for the benedizione of parents before a long journey is a cultural gesture of respect and protection.
- The Italian word for 'curse', maledizione, is constructed by simply swapping the prefix bene- (well) with male- (bad).
Examples in context
- Ha la mia benedizione.You have my blessing.This sentence is useful for showing how to say someone has your blessing using benedizione.Tatoeba #2529705 by Guybrush88, translation #1895749 by CK
- Dammi la tua benedizione.Give me your blessing.This sentence is useful for requesting a blessing from someone else using benedizione.Tatoeba #4275219 by Guybrush88, translation #3151447 by CK
- L'Islam è una benedizione.Islam is a blessing.This sentence is useful for describing a concept as a blessing using benedizione.Tatoeba #13472085 by Guybrush88, translation #8411794 by Amastan
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Example conversation
Sofia is asking Alessandro for his blessing before a wedding.
- AlessandroSofia, hai ricevuto la benedizione dei tuoi genitori?Sofia, did you receive your parents' blessing?
- SofiaSì, Alessandro, la loro benedizione è stata speciale.Yes, Alessandro, their blessing was special.
- AlessandroSono felice che abbiate ricevuto questa benedizione.I am happy that you received this blessing.
- SofiaGrazie, la tua benedizione significa molto per me.Thank you, your blessing means a lot to me.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry benedizione, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
