How to Say “Disc” in Italian

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disco
/ˈdis.ko/
The English phrase "disc" is translated into Italian as disco.
disco refers to a flat, circular object used for storing recorded music or data.

How does it change in a sentence?

The plural form of disco is dischi.

How do you pronounce it?

The word has 2 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable. The IPA is /ˈdis.ko/.

Did you know?

  • The word disco is used in the term disco volante, which literally means 'flying disc' but is the standard Italian way to say 'UFO'.
  • Italian uses disco to describe the shape of certain foods, such as disco di pasta, which refers to a circular piece of dough rather than a storage device.
  • If you are watching an ancient athletic event in Italy, the term for the discus throw is lancio del disco, using the exact same noun as a modern CD.

Examples in context

  • Tom ha un disco erniato.
    Tom has a herniated disc.
    This sentence shows the use of disco in a medical context regarding a herniated disc.
    Tatoeba #10816884 by WM3DAS, translation #6736238 by Hybrid
  • Dicono che ho un disco vertebrale lussato.
    They say I have a dislocated vertebral disc.
    This sentence shows the use of disco in a medical context regarding a dislocated vertebral disc.
    Tatoeba #9753997 by Guybrush88, translation #9169398 by DJ_Saidez
  • Inserite il disco.
    Insert the disc.
    This sentence provides a command to insert a disco.
    Tatoeba #10525794 by Guybrush88, translation #10160077 by ddnktr
  • Ho appena comprato un nuovo CD di musica italiana.
    I just bought a new Italian music CD.
  • Sto cercando un disco di installazione del software.
    I'm looking for a software installation disc.
  • Mi piace collezionare vecchi CD di musica classica.
    I enjoy collecting old classical music CDs.
  • Dove posso trovare un negozio che vende dischi in vinile?
    Where can I find a store that sells vinyl records?
  • 3 more sentences on Tatoeba

Example conversation

Martina and Lorenzo are talking about music in a living room.

  1. Martina

    Hai ancora quel vecchio disco di jazz?
    Do you still have that old jazz record?
  2. Lorenzo

    Sì, è nel cassetto in salotto.
    Yes, it's in the living room drawer.
  3. Martina

    Posso ascoltare questo disco stasera?
    Can I listen to this record tonight?
  4. Lorenzo

    Certo, Martina, prendilo pure.
    Sure, Martina, go ahead and take it.

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