categoria
/ka.te.ɡoˈri.a/feminine
The English word 'category' is translated into Italian as categoria.
categoria refers to a group.
Meaning: group (noun)
Which one should you use?
In more formal or abstract settings, you might use classe to convey the idea of a class or grade or settore to describe a broad category such as a sector or a specific field.
How does it change in a sentence?
categoria is a feminine noun. Its plural form is categorie.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has five syllables, with the stress on the fourth syllable: /ka.te.ɡoˈri.a/.
Did you know?
- The word categoria traces its lineage back to the Ancient Greek word κατηγορία, which originally meant an 'accusation' or a 'formal charge' in a court of law.
- In Italian sports, categoria often refers to a specific league level rather than a general group. A team might be described as being in a lower categoria to indicate their division in a professional hierarchy.
- While 'category' is a general term, Italians often use the word genere to talk about categories of things like books, films, or music, whereas categoria sounds more technical or administrative.
Examples in context
- La categoria di "pianeta" è una costruzione sociale.The category of "planet" is a social construct.This sentence shows how to use categoria when discussing social constructs.Tatoeba #14025124 by Guybrush88, translation #14021543 by rul
- Scegli una categoria.Choose a category.This sentence provides a simple command using categoria.Tatoeba #10145248 by Guybrush88, translation #10143611 by ddnktr
- La categoria della letteratura italiana comprende autori come Dante, Petrarca, e Manzoni.The category of Italian literature includes authors such as Dante, Petrarch, and Manzoni.
- Questa ricerca si concentra sulla classe dei mammiferi marini.This research focuses on the class of marine mammals.
- Questa categoria di prodotti è molto costosa.This category of products is very expensive.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Matteo and Sofia are browsing an online store.
- MatteoIn quale categoria trovo i libri?In which category can I find the books?
- SofiaControlla la categoria dedicata alla letteratura.Check the category dedicated to literature.
- MatteoGrazie, l'ho trovata subito.Thanks, I found it immediately.
- SofiaOttimo, cosa vuoi comprare?Great, what do you want to buy?
Sources
- Wiktionary, “category” translations and entries categoria, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries categoria, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
