How to Say "California" in Italian

California

/ka.liˈfɔr.nja/feminine

The English phrase California is translated into Italian as California.

California is the name used for the US state in Italian.

Meaning: US state (name)

How does it change in a sentence?

In Italian, names of states such as California are typically preceded by a definite article, such as in la California. This word is feminine.

The pronunciation is /ka.liˈfɔr.nja/. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable.

Despite the word being borrowed from English, Italian speakers apply strict gender rules to it, treating it as feminine because words ending in 'a' are typically feminine in Italian.
In Italian, you would say vado in California to mean 'I am going to California', using the preposition 'in' instead of 'to'.
The pronunciation of California in Italian involves a distinct 'r' sound that is flipped or rolled, which differs significantly from the softer American English 'r'.

Io amo la California.
I love California.
This sentence is useful for expressing affection for the state using California.
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La California è bella.
California is beautiful.
This sentence is useful for describing the beauty of the state using California.
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La California è noiosa.
California is boring.
This sentence is useful for describing the state as boring using California.
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Two friends are talking about their travel plans.

Lorenzo

Vuoi andare in California l'anno prossimo?
Do you want to go to California next year?
Sofia

Sì, sogno la California da una vita.
Yes, I have been dreaming of California my whole life.
Lorenzo

La California è un posto fantastico.
California is a fantastic place.
Sofia

Hai ragione, Lorenzo.
You are right, Lorenzo.

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