esilio
/eˈzi.ljo/
Exile in Italian is esilio.
The term refers to the state of being barred from one's native country, typically for political or penal reasons.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the phrase 'in exile', use the preposition in followed by esilio. Additionally, the verb mandare (to send) is commonly paired with this phrase to form mandare in esilio, meaning 'to send into exile'.
How do you pronounce it?
/eˈzi.ljo/
Did you know?
- The expression mandare in esilio can sometimes be used colloquially in Italian to describe sending someone to a remote or boring part of a company or city.
- In Italian history, esilio was often a more feared punishment than death, as it meant the total loss of one's civil identity and family ties.
- The concept of esilio in Italian culture is often linked to the nostalgia for the homeland, a feeling so potent it was once considered a medical condition.
Examples in context
- Mary morì in esilio.Many died in exile.This sentence shows how to use esilio to describe where someone died.Tatoeba #11010778 by Guybrush88, translation #10912776 by CM
- Tom fu punito con l'esilio.Tom was punished with exile.This sentence demonstrates a person being punished with esilio.Tatoeba #13733228 by passa97, translation #13730172 by soridsolid
- Il criminale fu mandato in esilio.The criminal was sent into exile.This sentence illustrates the expression of being sent into esilio.Tatoeba #8920354 by Guybrush88, translation #282800 by shekitten
- Leonardo fu condannato all'esilio per tradimento.Leonardo was sentenced to exile for treason.
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Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a historical biography in a cafe.
- ChiaraIl poeta ha vissuto in esilio per anni.The poet lived in exile for years.
- LorenzoÈ un periodo molto difficile per lui.It is a very difficult period for him.
- ChiaraSì, l'esilio ha cambiato la sua vita.Yes, the exile changed his life.
- LorenzoPovero uomo, non poteva tornare a casa.Poor man, he could not return home.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry esilio, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
