indice
/ˈin.di.t͡ʃe/masculine
The English word 'index' can be translated into Italian as indice.
The noun indice is used to refer to an alphabetical listing of items. It is also used to refer to the index finger.
Meaning: alphabetical listing of items (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine singular noun indice becomes indici in its plural form.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has three syllables, with the stress on the first syllable: /ˈin.di.tʃe/.
Did you know?
- The Italian term for 'index finger' indice literally translates to 'the pointer', highlighting the finger's primary function in the language's logic.
- The Latin root of indice is the same root used for the English word 'indicate'.
- The word indice can also refer to a mathematical exponent or power in certain technical contexts.
Examples in context
- L'indice dei prezzi al dettaglio è un barometro dell'attività economica.The retail price index is a barometer of economic activity.This sentence shows how indice is used in the context of a retail price index.Tatoeba #2477757 by Guybrush88, translation #267667 by CM
- In un momento di rabbia ho tirato un pugno al muro e mi sono rotto l'indice.In a fit of anger I punched the wall and broke my index finger.This sentence illustrates how indice refers to the index finger.Tatoeba #670996 by Guybrush88, translation #666705 by darinmex
- L'applicazione ti permette di calcolare velocemente il rapporto dell'indice di massa corporea – BMI.The application allows you to quickly calculate the ratio of body mass index – BMI.This sentence demonstrates the use of indice in the term body mass index.Tatoeba #1166632 by Guybrush88, translation #1131479 by perry
- Ho trovato le informazioni nell'indice del libroI found the information in the index of the book
- Secondo l'indice della relazione, i risultati dello studio sono elencati a pagina 57.According to the index of the report, the study's findings are listed on page 57.
- Potresti per favore controllare l'indice del libro di ricette per la sezione delle paste?Could you please check the index of the recipe book for the pasta section?
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Example conversation
Alessandro and Sofia are looking for a topic in a textbook.
- AlessandroNon trovo l'argomento in questo libro.I can't find the topic in this book.
- SofiaHai controllato l'indice alla fine?Did you check the index at the end?
- AlessandroNo, non ci ho pensato.No, I didn't think of that.
- SofiaGuarda l'indice e troverai la pagina.Look at the index and you will find the page.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “index” translations and entries indice, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries indice, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
