ingegnere informatico
/in.d͡ʒeɲˈɲɛ.re in.forˈma.ti.ko/word by wordmasculine
The English phrase 'computer engineer' is translated into Italian as ingegnere informatico.
The term ingegnere informatico is used to describe a person who specializes in computer engineering. While this term specifically denotes someone with an engineering degree, the word informatico is often used more broadly to refer to a computer scientist or an IT specialist.
Meaning: someone who specializes in computer engineering (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of ingegnere, meaning engineer and informatico, meaning computer-related or informatics-related.
Which one should you use?
ingegnere informatico is the specific title for an engineer, whereas informatico is a broader term for anyone working in IT or computer science.
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to a female computer engineer, use the feminine forms ingegnera informatica. For a group of computer engineers, use the masculine plural form ingegneri informatici.
How do you pronounce it?
ingegnere informatico is pronounced /in.dʒeɲˈɲɛ.re in.forˈma.ti.ko/. It consists of 8 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable.
Did you know?
- In Italy, the title ingegnere is often used as a formal social honorific, similar to 'Doctor'. It is common to address a computer engineer as Ingegnere instead of using 'Signore' or 'Signora'.
- In Italy, the title ingegnere is a protected professional designation that requires specific state registration to be used officially.
- The term ingegnere is rooted in the word ingegno, which refers to 'wit', 'talent', or 'cleverness' rather than just mechanical construction.
Examples in context
- Luca è un ingegnere informatico molto talentuoso.Luca is a very talented computer engineer.
- L'ingegnere informatico ha sviluppato un nuovo software rivoluzionario.The computer engineer has developed a revolutionary software.
- Mi piacerebbe diventare un ingegnere informatico specializzato in intelligenza artificiale.I would like to become a computer engineer specialized in artificial intelligence.
- Marco è un bravissimo informatico.Marco is a very skilled computer engineer.
- Mio fratello è un ingegnere informatico.My brother is a computer engineer.
- Cerco un ingegnere informatico per il mio nuovo progetto.I am looking for a computer engineer for my new project.
- Lui lavora come ingegnere informatico in una grande azienda.He works as a computer engineer in a large company.
Example conversation
Martina and Francesco are discussing Francesco's new job.
- MartinaChe lavoro fai adesso, Francesco?What work do you do now, Francesco?
- FrancescoOra lavoro come ingegnere informatico.Now I work as a computer engineer.
- MartinaÈ un lavoro molto interessante!It is a very interesting job!
- FrancescoSì, mi piace molto programmare.Yes, I really like programming.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “computer engineer” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (ingegnere, informatico) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries informatico, ingegnere, CC BY-SA 4.0.
