eremita
/e.reˈmi.ta/masculine
The English word 'hermit' is translated into Italian as eremita.
The word eremita refers to a recluse. Similar to English, it can be used literally to describe a religious recluse or figuratively to describe someone who avoids social contact.
Meaning: recluse, someone who lives alone (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine singular form is eremita, and the plural form is eremiti.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has four syllables, with the stress on the third syllable: /e.reˈmi.ta/.
Did you know?
- In Italian folklore and literature, an eremita is often depicted not just as a loner, but as a source of hidden, mystical wisdom that the 'civilized' world has forgotten.
- Because of the strong influence of the Catholic Church, eremita is more frequently associated with the 'eremitic life' of saints than with the modern secular concept of a 'social recluse'.
- While eremita is the standard term, Italians often use the word solitario to describe a person who is naturally reclusive rather than someone who has made a conscious choice to isolate themselves.
Examples in context
- Tom è un eremita.Tom is a hermit.This sentence is useful for identifying someone as an eremita.Tatoeba #5614194 by Guybrush88, translation #2272810 by CK
- L'eremita viveva in una capanna di legno.The hermit lived in a wooden hut.This sentence is useful for describing where an eremita lived.Tatoeba #6856062 by Guybrush88, translation #27086 by CK
- È un eremita.He's a hermit.This sentence is useful for stating that someone is an eremita.Tatoeba #8507899 by Guybrush88, translation #8477292 by CH
- Mi sono imbattuto in un eremita durante la mia passeggiata solitaria.I came across a hermit during my solitary walk.
- Marco è diventato un eremita dopo la fine della sua relazione.Marco became a hermit after the end of his relationship.
- Dopo la morte della moglie, ha deciso di vivere in solitudine, come un eremita.After his wife's death, he decided to live in solitude, like a hermit.
- Durante le vacanze, preferisco rinunciare alla compagnia e vivere un po' da eremita nella mia baita di montagna.During holidays, I prefer to renounce company and live like a hermit in my mountain cottage.
- Mia zia è molto riservata, potremmo quasi definirla eremita.My aunt is very reserved, we could almost call her a hermit.
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Example conversation
Matteo and Chiara are discussing a mysterious man in the village.
- MatteoChi è quell'uomo che vive sulla montagna?Who is that man living on the mountain?
- ChiaraDicono che sia un eremita.They say he is a hermit.
- MatteoPerché ha scelto di vivere così?Why did he choose to live like that?
- ChiaraL'eremita preferisce la pace e il silenzio.The hermit prefers peace and silence.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “hermit” translations and entries eremita, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
