condominio
/kon.doˈmi.njo/
The Italian word for condominium is condominio.
The word condominio is used to refer to a building complex or the legal entity that represents the entire building structure. It does not refer to an individual unit within the building.
Meaning: unit or apartment in such a complex (noun)
Which one should you use?
While English speakers might use 'condominium' to describe an individual unit or apartment, in Italian, you must use appartamento for the individual unit and condominio for the entire building complex.
How does it change in a sentence?
To form the plural of condominio, use condomini.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable: /kon.doˈmi.njo/.
Did you know?
- Outside of housing, condominio is a specific term in international law for a territory governed jointly by two or more sovereign states.
- The word condominio shares its roots with the Latin term for 'sharing the domain'. This reflects the historical legal concept of shared ownership of a specific territory or space.
- In an Italian condominio, you may encounter an amministratore di condominio. This is a professional property manager responsible for the complex, which is a much more formalized role than a typical 'building manager' in many English-speaking countries.
Examples in context
- Tom comprò un condominio vicino al lago.Tom bought a condominium near the lake.This sentence shows how to use condominio when describing a purchase near a lake.Tatoeba #1952153 by Guybrush88, translation #1095756 by CK
- Lo sapeva che ha comprato un condominio?Did you know he bought a condominium?This sentence uses condominio in a question regarding a purchase.Tatoeba #3172102 by Guybrush88, translation #283296 by CS
- Il sito del condominio è delimitato da dei pali.The site of the condominium is enclosed with stakes.This sentence uses condominio when referring to the site or grounds of a building complex.Tatoeba #3116399 by Guybrush88, translation #32306 by Dejo
- Vorrei informazioni sul condominio in piazza Roma.I would like information about the condominium in Piazza Roma.
- 6 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Giulia and Francesco are talking about their new homes.
- GiuliaTi piace il tuo nuovo appartamento in condominio?Do you like your new apartment in the condominium?
- FrancescoSì, ma il mio condominio ha regole molto severe.Yes, but my condominium has very strict rules.
- GiuliaCosa succede se vuoi fare una festa?What happens if you want to have a party?
- FrancescoDevo chiedere il permesso all'amministratore del condominio.I have to ask for permission from the condominium manager.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry condominio, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries condominio, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
