How to Say "Eight" in Italian

otto

/ˈɔt.to/

The Italian word for eight is otto.

otto is the cardinal number 8 used for counting.

Meaning: cardinal number 8 (num)

Is it said differently in some regions?

In parts of Southern Italy, the t sound in otto may be softer.

The ordinal number 'eighth' is derived from otto. It is expressed as ottavo for masculine nouns or ottava when modifying a feminine noun.

The word has two syllables, and the stress is on the first syllable: /ˈɔt.to/.

While otto is the number, the Italian word for 'octopus' is polpo, which does not contain the root for eight, unlike the English word.
The term ottava is also used in poetry to describe a stanza of eight lines, known as ottava rima.
When referring to the number 8 in certain historical or religious contexts in Italy, it is often associated with the concept of 'new beginnings' or eternity, often linked to the 'ottavo' day.

Lei ha otto anni.
She is eight.
This sentence demonstrates using otto to express age.
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Lui ha otto anni.
He's eight years old.
This sentence shows the use of otto to state how old someone is.
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Lui parte alle otto.
He leaves at eight.
This sentence illustrates using otto to indicate a specific time.
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Vorrei prenotare un tavolo per otto persone.
I would like to reserve a table for eight people.
Hai otto anni, giusto?
You're eight years old, right?
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Matteo and Martina are at a coffee shop checking the bill.

Sources

Wiktionary, “eight” translations and entries otto, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
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