diplomatico
/di.ploˈma.ti.ko/masculine
The Italian word for diplomat is diplomatico.
The term refers to a person who is accredited to represent a government.
Meaning: person who is accredited to represent a government (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun changes based on gender and number: use diplomatica for a female diplomat, diplomatici for masculine plural diplomats and diplomatiche for feminine plural diplomats.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 5 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable: /di.ploˈma.ti.ko/.
Did you know?
- The word diplomatico shares a root with diploma, which originally referred to a folded document used as a passport in the ancient world.
- In Italy, someone who is described as molto diplomatico might actually be viewed with suspicion, as it can imply they are hiding their true intentions.
- A 'diplomatic pouch' is translated as valigia diplomatica, literally meaning 'diplomatic suitcase'.
Examples in context
- Tom era un diplomatico.Tom was a diplomat.This sentence uses diplomatico to identify a person's profession.Tatoeba #5903014 by Guybrush88, translation #5902917 by CK
- Saresti un buon diplomatico.You would make a good diplomat.This sentence uses diplomatico to describe a quality someone might possess.Tatoeba #3633801 by Guybrush88, translation #63771 by CK
- Suo padre era un diplomatico in Kenya.Her father was a diplomat in Kenya.This sentence uses diplomatico to describe a person's job in a specific location.Tatoeba #1816326 by Guybrush88, translation #1816277 by Amastan
- L'ambasciatore è stato un diplomatico eccellente.The ambassador was an excellent diplomat.
- I funzionari diplomatici sono responsabili delle relazioni internazionali del paese.Diplomatic officials are responsible for the country's international relations.
- Mario è un politico di alto livello, anche noto come il diplomatico dei tempi moderni.Mario is a high-level politician, also known as the diplomat of modern times.
- Mio padre è diplomatico.My father is a diplomat.
- Chi si occupa delle relazioni internazionali di questo paese?Who handles the international relations of this country?
- I funzionari diplomatici si occupano di tali questioni.Diplomatic officials handle those matters.
- I diplomatici si sono incontrati per discutere degli obiettivi comuni.The diplomats met to discuss common goals.
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Example conversation
Chiara and Matteo are discussing a job opening.
- ChiaraChiara, cerchi lavoro come diplomatico?Chiara, are you looking for work as a diplomat?
- MatteoNo, Matteo, preferisco lavorare in ufficio.No, Matteo, I prefer working in an office.
- ChiaraMa mio cugino è un diplomatico esperto.But my cousin is an experienced diplomat.
- MatteoÈ un lavoro molto interessante.It is a very interesting job.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “diplomat” translations and entries diplomatico, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
