eiaculare
/e.ja.kuˈla.re/
The English verb 'ejaculate' can be translated into Italian as eiaculare.
In Italian, the verb is used to describe the biological act of ejecting semen or vaginal fluid.
Meaning: to eject semen or vaginal fluid (verb)
Which one should you use?
While eiaculare is the direct translation, you may encounter other terms depending on the context. Emettere lo sperma is a clinical way to say 'to emit sperm', while Venire and Finire are colloquial ways to refer to the act of ejaculating.
How do you pronounce it?
The word eiaculare has five syllables and is pronounced /e.ja.kuˈla.re/. The stress is on the fourth syllable.
Did you know?
- The Latin root of eiaculare originally meant 'to throw out' or 'to utter suddenly', which is why in archaic English the word 'ejaculate' meant to shout something abruptly.
- Because eiaculare sounds so much like a technical biological process, using it in a romantic or intimate setting can actually be seen as a way to accidentally 'kill the mood' by being too scientific.
- In Italian, the verb venire is used to describe the climax for any gender, whereas eiaculare has historically been viewed as a male-centric term.
Examples in context
- Il corpo può eiaculare durante l'orgasmo.The body can ejaculate during orgasm.
- L'atto di eiaculare può essere molto intenso.The act of ejaculating can be very intense.
- È naturale eiaculare con l'eccitazione.It is natural to ejaculate with excitement.
Example conversation
A couple discussing sexual health in private.
- MartinaAlessandro, hai notato se tendi a eiaculare presto?Alessandro, have you noticed if you tend to ejaculate early?
- AlessandroSì, succede a volte quando sono nervoso.Yes, it happens sometimes when I am nervous.
- MartinaForse dovresti parlarne con un medico.Maybe you should talk about it with a doctor.
- AlessandroHai ragione, Martina, prenderò un appuntamento.You are right, Martina, I will make an appointment.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “ejaculate” translations and entries eiaculare, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries eiaculare, CC BY-SA 4.0.
