eccentrico
/etˈt͡ʃɛn.tri.ko/masculine
The English phrase 'eccentric' translates to Italian as eccentrico.
The word is used to describe someone or something that is deviating from the norm. It can also be used as a noun to refer to a person who does not behave like others.
Meaning: deviating from the norm (adj)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective has several forms depending on gender and number: eccentrica is the feminine singular, eccentrici is the masculine plural and eccentriche is the feminine plural. The noun for the quality of being eccentric is eccentricità.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 4 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable: /etˈtʃɛn.tri.ko/.
Did you know?
- The word shares its roots with the Greek 'kentron', meaning 'center', meaning an eccentrico is literally someone who is 'out of the center'.
- While it describes an odd person, calling someone eccentrico in a formal Italian social setting can sometimes carry a slightly more judgmental or 'outsider' connotation than the more playful English 'eccentric'.
- Italian speakers may use the phrase fuori dagli schemi as a more idiomatic way to say someone is 'eccentric', which translates to 'outside the patterns'.
Examples in context
- Tom è eccentrico, vero?Tom is eccentric, isn't he?The first sentence is useful for confirming if someone is eccentrico.Tatoeba #7049542 by Guybrush88, translation #3417205 by CK
- È eccentrico.He's eccentric.The second sentence is useful for stating that someone is eccentrico.Tatoeba #4596800 by Guybrush88, translation #8478504 by CH
- È eccentrico?Are you eccentric?The third sentence is useful for asking someone if they are eccentrico.Tatoeba #5631367 by Guybrush88, translation #3172393 by CK
- Il professor Rossi è noto per essere un individuo eccentrico, ma le sue ricerche sono sempre innovative.Professor Rossi is known for being an eccentric individual, but his research is always innovative.
- La duchessa indossa abiti eccentrici, ma il suo stile è molto apprezzato nel mondo della moda.The duchess wears eccentric clothes, but her style is highly appreciated in the fashion world.
- Marco è un ragazzo davvero strambo, ma è impossibile annoiarsi con lui!Marco is such an eccentric guy, but you can never get bored around him!
- La sua collezione di oggetti strambi è diventata famosa tra i suoi amici.His collection of eccentric items has become famous among his friends.
- La signora Martini ha uno stile di vita davvero bizzarro, ma è sempre gentile con tutti.Mrs. Martini has a truly eccentric lifestyle, but she's always kind to everyone.
- Ho conosciuto un gruppo di artisti bizzarri durante il mio ultimo viaggio a Firenze.I met a group of eccentric artists during my last trip to Florence.
- Quella casa ha un design esterno molto sfizioso e originale.That house has a very eccentric and original exterior design.
- La sua personalità stravagante rende ogni incontro con lui un'esperienza unica.His eccentric personality makes every encounter with him a unique experience.
- La ragazza ha uno stile di vestire davvero stravagante, ma è molto ammirata per la sua audacia.The girl has a truly eccentric way of dressing, but she is highly admired for her boldness.
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Example conversation
Alessandro and Martina are discussing a neighbor's unusual behavior.
- AlessandroIl nostro vicino è un tipo eccentrico.Our neighbor is an eccentric type.
- MartinaSì, ha uno stile di vita molto strano.Yes, he has a very strange lifestyle.
- AlessandroLo trovo davvero affascinante.I find him truly fascinating.
- MartinaForse, ma è un po' troppo eccentrico per me.Maybe, but he is a bit too eccentric for me.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “eccentric” translations and entries eccentrico, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries eccentrico, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
