contesto
/konˈtɛs.to/masculine
The English word 'context' is translated into Italian as contesto.
contesto is a masculine noun used to refer to the circumstances or settings.
Meaning: circumstances or settings (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of contesto is contesti.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable. The IPA pronunciation is /konˈtɛs.to/.
Did you know?
- The word contesto can sometimes be confused by beginners with the first-person singular present indicative of the verb 'contestare', which is 'io contesto' (meaning 'I contest' or 'I dispute').
- The word contesto shares its root with the Latin 'contextus', meaning 'woven together'. This suggests that a 'context' is literally a fabric or fabric-like structure of interconnected elements.
- A person can be described as being 'fuori contesto', which means 'out of context'. While it can mean a misunderstood quote, it is also used colloquially to describe someone who is acting completely inappropriately for the social setting.
Examples in context
- Qual è il contesto?What's the context?This sentence is useful for asking what the context is.Tatoeba #9708486 by Guybrush88, translation #9193497 by DJ_Saidez
- Il contesto è cruciale.The context is crucial.This sentence is useful for stating that the context is crucial.Tatoeba #6675409 by Guybrush88, translation #5747251 by CM
- Il contesto è necessario.Context is needed.This sentence is useful for stating that context is needed.Tatoeba #10992092 by Guybrush88, translation #10971869 by CM
- Nel contesto della riunione aziendale, è importante discutere le strategie future.In the context of the company meeting, it is important to discuss future strategies.
- Il testo non ha senso fuori dal contesto originale.The text doesn't make sense outside the original context.
- 21 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Martina and Francesco are discussing a difficult historical document at a library.
- MartinaFrancesco, non capisco bene questo testo.Francesco, I don't really understand this text.
- FrancescoManca il contesto storico, Martina.The historical context is missing, Martina.
- MartinaHai ragione, cercherò più informazioni.You're right, I'll look for more information.
- FrancescoSì, il contesto cambierà tutto.Yes, the context will change everything.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “context” translations and entries contesto, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries contesto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
