Europa
/ewˈrɔ.pa/
The Italian word for europe is Europa.
Europa is the proper name used to refer to the continent of Europe.
Meaning: continent (name)
How do you pronounce it?
The word consists of 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable. It is pronounced /ewˈrɔ.pa/.
Did you know?
- While Europa refers to the continent, Italians use the phrase il vecchio continente meaning 'the old continent' as a common poetic synonym.
- In Italian, the word Europa is used both as a noun for the continent and as a female given name, though the latter is rare today.
- The word Europa shares an identical spelling with its Latin ancestor, despite the evolution of many other Latin-derived words into modern Italian.
Examples in context
- Io vivo in Europa.I live in Europe.This sentence is useful for stating where you live.Tatoeba #4397814 by Guybrush88, translation #2635011 by CK
- È stato in Europa?Have you been to Europe?This sentence is useful for asking if someone has visited the continent.Tatoeba #13952810 by Guybrush88, translation #12196657 by CK
- C'è vita in Europa?Is there life in Europe?This sentence is useful for asking about the existence of life in Europe.Tatoeba #13952831 by Guybrush88, translation #7954127 by Seael
- Nell'Europa moderna, la cooperazione tra i paesi è essenziale.In modern Europe, cooperation between countries is essential.
- Il continente europeo è ricco di cultura e diversità.The European continent is rich in culture and diversity.
- 391 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Francesco and Sofia are talking about their travel dreams.
- FrancescoVorrei visitare tutta l'Europa.I would like to visit all of Europe.
- SofiaAnch'io, quale città preferisci?Me too, which city do you prefer?
- FrancescoMi piacciono molte città in Europa.I like many cities in Europe.
- SofiaAllora partiamo insieme l'anno prossimo!Then let's leave together next year!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “europe” translations and entries Europa, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Europa, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
