divino
/diˈvi.no/masculine
The English phrase 'divine' is translated into Italian as divino.
As an adjective, divino means of or pertaining to a god. In a colloquial sense, similar to English, it is frequently used to describe something that is exceptionally beautiful or food that tastes delicious.
Meaning: of or pertaining to a god (adj)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in gender with the noun it modifies, so use divina for feminine nouns. The masculine plural form of the adjective is divini. The feminine plural form of the adjective is divine. Additionally, the forms divino and divina can also be used as nouns to refer to a theologian or a cleric.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /diˈvi.no/. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not confuse the adjective divino (divine) with the verb indovinare, which means to guess.
Did you know?
- The word divino is a key part of the title of Dante Alighieri's most famous work, La Divina Commedia, which is traditionally referred to as the 'Divine Comedy' in English.
- In Italian opera and theater, a performer of exceptional talent is sometimes referred to as il divino or la divina as a standalone title of honor.
- The Italian expression un amore divino can describe a pure, spiritual love, but in certain contexts, it is used ironically to describe a crush that is completely unattainable.
Examples in context
- Era un intervento divino.It was a divine intervention.This sentence shows how to use divino to describe a divine intervention.Tatoeba #7096224 by Guybrush88, translation #2230529 by Hybrid
- La torta ha un sapore divino!The cake tastes divine!This sentence uses divino to describe food that tastes excellent.Tatoeba #12018927 by Guybrush88, translation #61172 by shekitten
- Tesoro, hai un aspetto divino.Darling, you look divine.This sentence uses divino to describe someone's appearance as beautiful.Tatoeba #11810186 by Nuel, translation #11810185 by Nuel
- Questo vino è davvero divinoThis wine is truly divine
- Ha una voce celestialeShe has a celestial voice
- Il panorama è di una bellezza sovranaThe landscape is of supreme beauty
- La tua cucina è meravigliosaYour cooking is divine
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Example conversation
Lorenzo and Sofia are discussing a classical painting in a museum.
- LorenzoQuesto quadro rappresenta un ordine divino.This painting represents a divine order.
- SofiaSì, Lorenzo, è un'opera magnifica.Yes, Lorenzo, it is a magnificent work.
- LorenzoVedi quel simbolo divino in alto?Do you see that divine symbol above?
- SofiaSì, lo vedo, è stupendo.Yes, I see it, it is stunning.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “divine” translations and entries divino, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
