conferenza
/kon.feˈrɛn.t͡sa/feminine
The English word "conference" is translated into Italian as conferenza.
conferenza is a noun used to describe a meeting of people.
Meaning: a meeting of people (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
conferenza is a feminine noun. Because of this, any accompanying articles or adjectives must also be feminine, such as una conferenza (a conference) or la conferenza (the conference).
How do you pronounce it?
/kon.feˈrɛn.tsa/. The word has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable.
Did you know?
- In a formal Italian conferenza, it is common for the speaker to be introduced by a moderator using the third person, even if the speaker is standing right there.
- While conferenza describes the event, the act of 'conferring' or discussing something in a formal setting is often expressed through the verb conferire, which can also mean 'to bestow' an award or title.
- The word conferenza shares the same root as the English word 'confer', which comes from the Latin conferre, meaning 'to bring together'.
Examples in context
- La conferenza inizia lunedì.The conference begins on Monday.This sentence is useful for noting when a conferenza begins.Tatoeba #5874700 by Guybrush88, translation #4495998 by CK
- La conferenza finisce domani.The conference ends tomorrow.This sentence is useful for noting when a conferenza ends.Tatoeba #5358725 by Guybrush88, translation #5358578 by CK
- Tom non andrà alla conferenza.Tom isn't going to the conference.This sentence is useful for expressing that someone is not attending a conferenza.Tatoeba #4095368 by Guybrush88, translation #3431193 by CK
- La conferenza ha riunito esperti di tutto il mondo.The conference brought together experts from all over the world.
- Siamo lieti di invitarvi alla nostra prestigiosa conferenza.We are pleased to invite you to our prestigious conference.
- L'organizzatore principale della conferenza è un noto accademico.The main organizer of the conference is a renowned scholar.
- Domani parteciperò a una conferenza sulla sostenibilità ambientale.Tomorrow, I will attend a conference on environmental sustainability.
- Per favore, prendi nota dei punti chiave della conferenza.Please take note of the key points from the conference.
- Oggi ho un incontro con i colleghi di lavoro.Today, I have a meeting with my colleagues.
- L'incontro del team si terrà nella sala riunioni.The team meeting will take place in the conference room.
- Chi è il relatore principale dell'incontro?Who is the main speaker of the meeting?
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Example conversation
Giulia and Matteo are talking in a coffee shop about work.
- GiuliaParteciperai alla conferenza di medicina?Will you participate in the medical conference?
- MatteoSì, la conferenza è molto importante.Yes, the conference is very important.
- GiuliaDove si tiene la conferenza?Where is the conference held?
- MatteoÈ in un hotel in centro.It is in a hotel downtown.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “conference” translations and entries conferenza, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
