diploma
/diˈplɔ.ma/
The Italian word for "diploma" is diploma.
The word diploma means a certificate. In a more formal context, you may use the phrase Titolo di studio, which literally means "educational qualification."
Meaning: certificate (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of diploma is diplomi.
How do you pronounce it?
diploma is pronounced /diˈplɔ.ma/. It has 3 syllables, and the stress is on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- Because diploma ends in a vowel, it follows a specific gender pattern in Italian that allows it to be masculine despite its 'a' ending.
- In some historical contexts, a diploma was not an academic award but a legal decree or a passport issued by a Roman emperor.
- The Greek root of diploma refers to a 'folded paper', which explains why the word shares a common ancestor with the English word 'diplomat', someone who works with folded documents or official correspondence.
Examples in context
- Ogni ragazzo ha ricevuto il suo diploma.Each boy has received his diploma.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use diploma in a sentence.Tatoeba #6367388 by Guybrush88, translation #276917 by CK
- Ho ricevuto il mio diplomaI received my diploma
- Per ottenere un buon lavoro, è importante possedere un titolo di studioTo get a good job, it's important to have an educational qualification.
- Ho finalmente preso il mio diplomino!I finally got my little diploma!
- Finalmente ho in mano il mio diplomazzo!Finally, I have my big diploma in hand!
- Ho conseguito il titolo di studio in EconomiaI obtained an educational qualification in Economics.
- Sono così felice di aver ricevuto il mio diplomino!I'm so happy to have received my little diploma!
- Stai studiando con impegno per ottenere il tuo diploma, continua così!You are studying diligently to obtain your diploma, keep it up!
- Ho finalmente ricevuto il mio diploma.I finally received my diploma.
- Devi mostrare il diploma per l'iscrizione.You must show the diploma for registration.
Example conversation
Alessandro and Chiara are talking about their recent graduation.
- AlessandroHai già ritirato il tuo diploma?Have you already picked up your diploma?
- ChiaraSì, Alessandro, l'ho preso stamattina.Yes, Alessandro, I picked it up this morning.
- AlessandroComplimenti, è un grande traguardo!Congratulations, it is a great achievement!
- ChiaraGrazie, sono molto felice.Thank you, I am very happy.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “diploma” translations and entries diploma, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries diploma, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
