calcolatrice
/kal.ko.laˈtri.t͡ʃe/feminine
The Italian word for calculator is calcolatrice.
The word calcolatrice refers to an electronic device used to perform mathematical calculations.
Meaning: electronic device that performs mathematical calculations (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is derived from the Italian verb calcolare, which means 'to calculate'.
How does it change in a sentence?
calcolatrice is a feminine noun. Because of this, the indefinite article una or an adjective such as nuova must agree in gender with the noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/kal.ko.laˈtri.tʃe/. The word has 5 syllables and the stress is on the 4th syllable.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Because the word ends in '-e', English speakers might mistakenly use the masculine article un instead of the feminine una.
Did you know?
- The word calcolatrice once described a person, specifically a female clerk whose professional duty was to perform complex math.
- The suffix -trice is a feminine agent noun, which functions similarly to how the English suffix -ress was used to create the word 'actress'.
- If an Italian describes a situation as non calcolata, they mean it was 'unforeseen' or 'not taken into account' rather than 'not calculated'.
Examples in context
- Tu hai una calcolatrice?Do you have a calculator?This sentence is useful for asking if someone possesses a calcolatrice.Tatoeba #6731248 by Guybrush88, translation #6730987 by Eccles17
- Che cos'è una calcolatrice?What is a calculator?This sentence is useful for asking for the definition of a calcolatrice.Tatoeba #3782153 by Guybrush88, translation #3391088 by AlanF_US
- Mi serve una nuova calcolatrice.I need a new calculator.This sentence is useful for expressing a need for a new calcolatrice.Tatoeba #6557203 by Guybrush88, translation #6270608 by CK
- Ho bisogno di una calcolatrice per fare i calcoli.I need a calculator to do the calculations.
- Potrei avere il permesso di utilizzare la calcolatrice?May I have permission to use the calculator?
- È possibile avere una calcolatrice in prestito per l'esame?Is it possible to borrow a calculator for the exam?
- Questo piccolo calcolatoruccio è davvero utile!This little calculator is really useful!
- 33 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Chiara and Matteo are studying in a library.
- ChiaraHai una calcolatrice per l'esame?Do you have a calculator for the exam?
- MatteoNo, ho dimenticato la mia calcolatrice.No, I forgot my calculator.
- ChiaraNon preoccuparti, posso prestarti la mia.Don't worry, I can lend you mine.
- MatteoGrazie mille, sei molto gentile.Thanks a lot, you are very kind.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “calculator” translations and entries calcolatrice, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
