cavalleria
/ka.val.leˈri.a/feminine
The English word cavalry is translated into Italian as cavalleria.
cavalleria is a feminine noun referring to the military service that fights with riding horses.
Meaning: military service that fights with riding horses (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 5 syllables and the stress is on the 4th syllable: /ka.val.leˈri.a/.
Did you know?
- In the famous opera Cavalleria rusticana, the title uses this word to mean 'rural chivalry' or 'peasant honor' rather than a military troop.
- The root of cavalleria comes from the Latin caballus, which specifically referred to a pack horse or a work horse rather than a noble steed.
- The word cavalleria is used to describe the 'spirit' or 'gallantry' of a person, referring to a sense of honor and nobility regardless of military rank.
Examples in context
- La cavalleria è in posizione.The cavalry is in position.This example is useful for stating that the cavalleria is in position.Tatoeba #9794557 by Guybrush88, translation #5844774 by Hybrid
- La cavalleria è arrivata ieri.The cavalry arrived yesterday.This example is useful for stating that the cavalleria arrived yesterday.Tatoeba #7029530 by Guybrush88, translation #5732577 by CM
- La cavalleria ha resistito ad un attacco.The cavalry endured an attack.This example is useful for stating that the cavalleria endured an attack.Tatoeba #14033683 by unforgiven95, translation #10906577 by atp7_7_7
- La cavalleria è una parte importante dell'esercito italiano.The cavalry is an important part of the Italian army.
Example conversation
Francesco and Martina are discussing a historical movie about a war.
- FrancescoGuarda come carica la cavalleria!Look at how the cavalry charges!
- MartinaSì, quella scena è molto emozionante.Yes, that scene is very exciting.
- FrancescoLa cavalleria era fondamentale in quelle battaglie.The cavalry was fundamental in those battles.
- MartinaHai ragione, Francesco.You are right, Francesco.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cavalry” translations and entries cavalleria, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cavalleria, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
