entrambi
/enˈtram.bi/
The English phrase 'both' is translated into Italian as entrambi. Wiktionary also lists sia and ambedue.
Meaning: each of two, one and the other (det)
Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| entrambi | /enˈtram.bi/ | |
| sia | /ˈsi.a/ | |
| ambedue | /am.beˈdu.e/ | |
| ambo tutti e due | masculine | |
| tutte e due | feminine |
These terms are used to refer to each of two people or things. You can also use the correlative conjunction sia… sia… to express the meaning 'both… and…' when connecting two items or clauses.
Which one should you use?
While entrambi is a single word, tutti e due (masculine) or tutte e due (feminine) is a very common idiomatic way to say 'both' in spoken Italian.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the southern regions of Italy, such as Sicily or Calabria, the term ambedde might be heard instead of ambedue.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The form entrambi is used when referring to a group of two that is masculine or mixed-gender. The feminine plural form of entrambi is entrambe.
How do you pronounce it?
entrambi is pronounced /enˈtram.bi/ with three syllables and the stress on the second syllable.
Did you know?
- The word ambedue is a hybrid construction combining the Latin 'ambi-' for 'both' and 'duo' for 'two'.
- While entrambi is the standard form, the word ambo can be used as a noun to refer to a pair of two.
Examples in context
- Io vi amo entrambi.I love you both.This sentence shows how to use entrambi to express loving both people being addressed.Tatoeba #2001764 by Guybrush88, translation #1887559 by CK
- Io li amo entrambi.I love them both.This sentence demonstrates using entrambi to express loving both of them.Tatoeba #5221564 by Guybrush88, translation #5221361 by CK
- Io vi odio entrambi.I hate you both.This sentence shows how to use entrambi to express hating both people being addressed.Tatoeba #5554507 by Guybrush88, translation #2334160 by CK
- Entrambi sono bravi studentiBoth are good students
- Ambedue preferiamo la pizzaBoth of us prefer pizza
- Siamo tutti e due stanchiWe are both tired
- Leggo sia romanzi che libri di fantascienzaI read both novels and science fiction books
- Entrambi i ragazzi preferiscono i gelati.Both boys prefer ice creams.
- Ambedue le squadre sono brave.Both teams are good.
- Tutti e due amiamo viaggiare.We both love to travel.
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Example conversation
Matteo and Martina are choosing a movie to watch.
- MatteoTi piacciono entrambi questi film?Do you like both of these movies?
- MartinaSì, mi piacciono entrambi.Yes, I like both.
- MatteoAllora quale guardiamo?So, which one should we watch?
- MartinaScegli tu, Matteo.You choose, Matteo.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “both” translations and entries entrambi, sia, ambedue, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ambedue, ambo, due, e, entrambi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
