Grecia
/ˈɡrɛ.t͡ʃa/feminine
The English phrase "Greece" is translated into Italian as Grecia.
Grecia is the name of the country located in Southeastern Europe.
Meaning: country in Southeastern Europe (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
Grecia is a feminine noun. It is typically preceded by the definite article la when it serves as the subject or object of a sentence. When expressing origin from Greece, use the articulated preposition dalla (formed from da + la). When expressing movement toward Greece, use the preposition in rather than a.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables, with the stress on the first syllable: /ˈɡrɛ.tʃa/.
Did you know?
- In some old Italian dialects, the term greco was occasionally used as a synonym for 'foreign' or 'unintelligible', similar to how English uses the phrase 'it's all Greek to me'.
- While Grecia refers to the nation, the term greco can refer to both the language and the people, and it is often used in the phrase alla greca to describe something done in a Greek style.
- Italian distinguishes between Grecia for the modern state and Grecia classica when referring specifically to the era of philosophers and city-states.
Examples in context
- Io vengo dalla Grecia.I'm from Greece.This sentence is useful for stating your place of origin using Grecia.Tatoeba #2124297 by Guybrush88, translation #1765125 by CN
- Non andiamo in Grecia.We're not going to Greece.This sentence is useful for expressing movement toward Grecia.Tatoeba #6722740 by Guybrush88, translation #10333123 by LimeGreenTeknii
- La Grecia è fantastica.Greece is fantastic.This sentence is useful for describing the country using Grecia.Tatoeba #3614651 by Guybrush88, translation #2616655 by CN
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Example conversation
Giulia and Alessandro are discussing their summer travel plans.
- GiuliaTi piacerebbe andare in Grecia quest'estate?Would you like to go to Greece this summer?
- AlessandroSì, la Grecia è una meta bellissima.Yes, Greece is a beautiful destination.
- GiuliaPossiamo visitare le isole della Grecia.We can visit the islands of Greece.
- AlessandroOttima idea, Giulia, prenotiamo subito!Great idea, Giulia, let's book it right away!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “greece” translations and entries Grecia, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
