Dorothy
The English name Dorothy is translated into Italian as Dorothy.
Dorothy is used as a female given name.
Meaning: female given name (name)
Which one should you use?
The variant Dorotea serves as a formal Italian version.
Did you know?
- Because Dorothy ends in a consonant sound, Italians often add a slight vowel sound at the end when speaking naturally to fit the melodic rhythm of the language.
- In Italian culture, the name Dorotea is often linked to Saint Dorothea of Caesarea, who is the patron saint of gardeners and florists.
- In Italy, the short name Tea is a common standalone name and not just a nickname for Dorotea.
Examples in context
- Dorothy non è in ufficio.Dorothy isn't in the office.This sentence shows the use of Dorothy in a sentence about someone not being in the office.Tatoeba #2392112 by Guybrush88, translation #36828 by CN
- Dorothy gli ha mandato un bel regalo.Dorothy sent him a nice present.This sentence shows the use of Dorothy in a sentence about someone sending a gift.Tatoeba #621083 by Guybrush88, translation #36826 by CN
- Dorothy dovrebbe studiare arte a Parigi.Dorothy should study art in Paris.This sentence shows the use of Dorothy in a sentence about someone studying art in Paris.Tatoeba #955962 by Guybrush88, translation #847140 by Source_Benedict_1921
- Buongiorno, Dorothy. Sono felice di incontrarla.Good morning, Dorothy. I'm pleased to meet you.
- Ciao Dora, come stai?Hi Dora, how are you?
Example conversation
Francesco and Chiara are talking about a mutual friend at a cafe.
- FrancescoHai visto Dorothy oggi?Did you see Dorothy today?
- ChiaraNo, non l'ho vista.No, I haven't seen her.
- FrancescoDorothy mi ha chiamato prima.Dorothy called me earlier.
- ChiaraDavvero? Che sorpresa!Really? What a surprise!
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.