fumetti
/fuˈmet.ti/masculine, plural
The English word 'comics' is fumetti in Italian.
Fumetti is the most common and general term for comics in Italian. If you are talking about a comic book artist or cartoonist, you use the word fumettista. If you enjoy collecting them, you can say sono un collezionista di fumetti. To talk about your favorite comic book series, use the phrase la mia serie di fumetti preferita.
Meaning: artistic medium (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The singular form fumetto literally means 'little puff of smoke', referring to the speech bubbles or thought clouds in a comic strip.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is fumetto.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has three syllables, with the stress on the second syllable: /fuˈmet.ti/.
Did you know?
- While fumetti is the general term, Italian fans often use the English word 'comics' specifically to refer to American superhero stories, distinguishing them from domestic styles.
- Italian comic culture is heavily influenced by Tex, a cowboy character created in 1948 who became a national icon of justice and honor.
- Italy hosts Lucca Comics & Games, which is one of the largest celebrations of fumetti and gaming in the entire world.
Examples in context
- Io amo leggere fumetti.I love reading comics.This sentence is useful for expressing your love for reading fumetti.Tatoeba #13298227 by Guybrush88, translation #8338189 by CK
- Gli piacciono i fumetti.He likes comics.This sentence is useful for saying someone likes fumetti.Tatoeba #8489378 by Guybrush88, translation #8479261 by CH
- Legge sempre dei fumetti.He's always reading comics.This sentence is useful for describing someone who is always reading fumetti.Tatoeba #7207352 by Guybrush88, translation #289216 by CK
- Mi piace leggere i fumetti di supereroi.I enjoy reading superhero comics.
- Leggo le storie a fumetti di Alan Moore.I read Alan Moore's graphic novels.
- Adoro leggere le vignette umoristiche dopo cena.I love reading humorous comic strips after dinner.
- Ho appena comprato alcuni fumettini al mercatino.I just bought some comics at the market stall.
- Ho letto tutta la mia serie di fumetti preferita.I've read my favorite comic book series in its entirety.
- Mi piacerebbe incontrare un famoso fumettista italiano.I would love to meet a famous Italian comic book artist.
- Ho una vasta collezione di fumetti d'epoca.I have an extensive collection of vintage comics.
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Example conversation
Lorenzo and Giulia are browsing a bookstore.
- LorenzoGuarda, ci sono molti fumetti nuovi qui.Look, there are many new comics here.
- GiuliaSì, ne hai già comprati alcuni?Yes, have you already bought some?
- LorenzoNo, non ho ancora preso i fumetti.No, I haven't picked up the comics yet.
- GiuliaAllora scegliamo insieme.Then let's choose together.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “comics” translations and entries fumetti, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
