icona
/iˈko.na/feminine
The English phrase 'icon' is translated into Italian as icona.
The term icona is used to describe both digital computer icons and symbolic figures or cultural icons.
Meaning: small picture, computer icon (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of icona is icone.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable: /iˈko.na/.
Did you know?
- In Italian fashion or pop culture, instead of saying someone is 'an icon', you might describe them as being 'un mito' to express the same level of legendary status.
- In the context of Orthodox Christian art, an icona is not just a painting but is often treated as a window to the divine, leading to specific rituals like kissing the image.
- The Italian word icona is a doublet of the word ancona, which refers to the Italian city of Ancona.
Examples in context
- Questo ponte è diventato la nostra icona nazionale.This bridge has become our national icon.This sentence shows how icona can refer to a national symbol.Tatoeba #4206128 by Guybrush88, translation #3856601 by Amastan
- L'icona di questo programma rappresenta l'opzione di salvataggio.The icon of this program represents the save option.
- I pittogrammi su questa mappa indicano le stazioni della metropolitana.The icons on this map indicate the subway stations.
- Marie Curie è un mito nella storia della scienza.Marie Curie is an icon in the history of science.
- Non riesco a trovare l'icona del cestino.I can't find the trash icon.
- L'icona sul desktop è troppo grande.The icon on the desktop is too large.
Example conversation
Martina and Francesco are looking at a new laptop together.
- MartinaGuarda questa bellissima icona del browser.Look at this beautiful browser icon.
- FrancescoSì, è molto moderna.Yes, it is very modern.
- MartinaPerò l'icona del menu è scomparsa.But the menu icon has disappeared.
- FrancescoProviamo a riavviare il computer.Let's try restarting the computer.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “icon” translations and entries icona, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries icona, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
