gravità
/ɡra.viˈta/
The English phrase 'gravity' is translated into Italian as gravità.
gravità is a synonym of gravitation and refers to the physical force of gravitation. Like in English, it can also refer to the quality of being serious or solemn.
Meaning: synonym of gravitation (cognates) (noun)
Which one should you use?
While gravità covers the physical force and the concept of seriousness, the phrase Forza di gravità is used specifically to emphasize the physical aspect of the force of gravity.
How does it change in a sentence?
gravità is a feminine noun, so it is preceded by the feminine article la (la gravità).
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd of 3: /ɡra.viˈta/.
Did you know?
- Italian uses the same root in gravidanza (pregnancy), reflecting the historical linguistic link between the 'heaviness' or 'gravity' of the condition and the state of being pregnant.
- The Italian word grave shares the same root as gravità and can mean both 'serious' and 'deep' when referring to a musical pitch or a voice.
- When describing a 'gravity-defying' act, Italians often use sfidare la gravità, which literally translates to 'challenging gravity' as if the force were a sentient opponent.
Examples in context
- La gravità vince ancora!Gravity wins again!This sentence is useful for illustrating the use of gravità in a competitive or situational context.Tatoeba #5135164 by Guybrush88, translation #1567846 by Max_Hydrogen
- Tutti sanno cos'è la gravità?Does everyone know what gravity is?This sentence is useful for asking a question about the definition of gravità.Tatoeba #8859241 by Guybrush88, translation #6252120 by CK
- Newton istituì la legge di gravità.Newton established the law of gravity.This sentence is useful for seeing how gravità is used in a scientific historical context.Tatoeba #3536902 by Guybrush88, translation #35942 by CM
- La gravità è una forza fondamentale nell'universoGravity is a fundamental force in the universe
- La forza di gravità rende possibile l'attrazione tra gli oggettiThe force of gravity makes the attraction between objects possible
- La gravità fa cadere gli oggetti a terraGravity makes objects fall to the ground
- Nella teoria della relatività, Einstein ha dimostrato che la gravità è una distorsione dello spazio-tempoIn the theory of relativity, Einstein proved that gravity is a distortion of space-time
- Ho capito che il lato divertente dei trampolini è sfidare la gravitàI realized that the fun part of trampolines is defying gravity
- Dopo un giro sulla montagna russa, avevo un peso nello stomaco a causa della velocità e della gravitàAfter a ride on the roller coaster, I had a weight in my stomach due to the speed and gravity
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Example conversation
A science museum with a large-scale model of the solar system.
- LorenzoLa gravità è molto forte su questo pianeta.Gravity is very strong on this planet.
- MartinaDavvero? Ma la gravità mi sembra normale qui.Really? But gravity feels normal to me here.
- LorenzoÈ solo un modello, Martina.It's just a model, Martina.
- MartinaAh, hai ragione, Lorenzo.Ah, you're right, Lorenzo.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry gravità, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
