dettaglio
/detˈtaʎ.ʎo/
The Italian word for detail is dettaglio.
The word dettaglio is used to refer to a part or feature that is small enough to escape casual notice. To express the manner of doing something in detail, you use the phrase in dettaglio.
Meaning: to explain in detail (verb)
Which one should you use?
While dettaglio is the most common word for detail, particolare is a frequent synonym used to emphasize a specific feature or point. In contrast, minuzia refers to a detail that is so small or insignificant that it is often considered unnecessary or trivial to mention.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
If you wish to use the verb form meaning 'to detail', you should use dettagliare.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable. The IPA is /detˈtaʎ.ʎo/.
Did you know?
- While dettaglio means 'detail', it is also the standard Italian word for 'retail'. A vendita al dettaglio is a retail sale, meaning selling goods in small, detailed quantities.
- The word dettaglio entered the Italian language via the French word détail.
- In Italian art history, the term dettaglio is often used to describe a close-up study of a specific section of a larger fresco or painting.
Examples in context
- Dio è nel dettaglio.God is in the detail.This sentence shows how to use dettaglio in a proverb.Tatoeba #1319347 by Guybrush88, translation #1319173 by shanghainese
- Lo spiegò in dettaglio.He explained it in detail.This sentence demonstrates how to use the phrase in dettaglio to describe how something was explained.Tatoeba #1697008 by Guybrush88, translation #299660 by CK
- Tom notò un altro dettaglio.Tom noticed another detail.This sentence shows the use of dettaglio to refer to a noticed feature.Tatoeba #4775870 by Guybrush88, translation #4630560 by Amastan
- Il rapporto richiede un'analisi dettagliata.The report requires a detailed analysis.
- Dovremmo prendere in considerazione ogni particolare di questa proposta.We should consider every detail of this proposal.
- Mi racconti le cose principali del tuo viaggio?Can you tell me the main details of your trip?
- 41 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Chiara and Matteo are discussing a new project at work.
- ChiaraPuoi spiegare il piano in dettaglio?Can you explain the plan in detail?
- MatteoCertamente, Chiara, te lo illustrerò subito.Certainly, Chiara, I will illustrate it for you right away.
- ChiaraGrazie, è un progetto molto importante.Thank you, it is a very important project.
- MatteoNon preoccuparti, spiegherò tutto in dettaglio.Don't worry, I will explain everything in detail.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry dettaglio, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries dettaglio, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
