indipendenza
/in.di.penˈdɛn.t͡sa/feminine
The English word 'independence' is translated into Italian as indipendenza.
indipendenza refers to the state or quality of being independent.
Meaning: state or quality of being independent (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
indipendenza is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has five syllables, with the stress on the fourth syllable: /in.di.penˈdɛn.tsa/.
Did you know?
- To describe someone who is fiercely independent, Italians might use the phrase fare testa propria, which literally means 'to make one's own head'.
- The Italian national holiday celebrating indipendenza is not a single day but the Festa della Repubblica on June 2nd. This commemorates the 1946 transition to a republic rather than the initial unification of the country.
- The word indipendenza shares a root with pendere, which means 'to hang'. Literally, the word describes a state of no longer hanging from or depending on something else.
Examples in context
- Rispetta la sua indipendenza.He respects her independence.This sentence is useful for showing how to express respect for someone's indipendenza.Tatoeba #13223017 by Nuel, translation #13223015 by Nuel
- Oggi è la fine dell'indipendenza.Today is the end of independence.This sentence is useful for describing the end of a period of indipendenza.Tatoeba #5943661 by Guybrush88, translation #1654675 by marcelostockle
- Manteniamo la nostra indipendenza.We maintain our independence.This sentence is useful for expressing the act of maintaining one's indipendenza.Tatoeba #5734550 by Guybrush88, translation #5734487 by CM
- Credo che l'indipendenza sia fondamentale per lo sviluppo economico.I believe that independence is fundamental for economic development.
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Example conversation
Francesco and Chiara are discussing their new business startup.
- FrancescoChiara, dobbiamo proteggere la nostra indipendenza economica.Chiara, we must protect our economic independence.
- ChiaraHai ragione, Francesco, è la nostra priorità.You are right, Francesco, it is our priority.
- FrancescoNon voglio dipendere da nessun investitore.I don't want to depend on any investor.
- ChiaraLa nostra indipendenza è fondamentale per il progetto.Our independence is fundamental for the project.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “independence” translations and entries indipendenza, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
