inserire
/in.seˈri.re/
The English verb 'insert' is translated into Italian as inserire.
The verb inserire is used when you want to say 'put in between or into'.
Meaning: put in between or into (verb)
Which one should you use?
While inserire specifically implies putting something into or between something else, the verb mettere is a more general word meaning 'to put' or 'to place'.
How does it change in a sentence?
inserire is a regular second-conjugation verb ending in -ere. The first-person singular present indicative is inserisco (I insert), and the past participle is inserito (inserted).
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /in.seˈri.re/. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable.
Did you know?
- The adjective inserito can also be used metaphorically to describe someone who is 'well-connected' or 'well-integrated' into a social group.
- The verb inserire comes from the Latin īnserere, which combines the prefix in with serere, meaning 'to join' or 'to weave'.
- In Italian sports commentary, the word inserimento describes a player's tactical move of 'inserting' themselves into an open space in the opponent's defense.
Examples in context
- Dovrei inserire prima le monete?Should I insert coins first?Tatoeba #3302555 by Guybrush88, translation #64563 by Luornu
- Per usare uno dei carrelli della spesa messi a disposizione dal negozio, è necessario inserire una monetina nella serratura montata sul carrello.In order to use one of the shopping carts the store provides, you have to insert a small coin into the lock mounted on the cart.Tatoeba #10536667 by Guybrush88, translation #10173032 by ddnktr
- Vorrei inserire una frase in italiano nel mio discorso.I would like to insert an Italian sentence into my speech.
- Dovresti inserire la chiave nella serratura.You should insert the key into the lock.
- Puoi mettere questo foglio nell'appendice?Can you insert this sheet into the appendix?
- Metti il cavo nella presa.Insert the cable into the socket.
- Ho infilato la fotografia nel portafoglio.I inserted the photograph into the wallet.
- Dovresti infilare il documento nella busta.You should insert the document into the envelope.
- Devi inserire la scheda nel computer.You have to insert the card into the computer.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lorenzo and Giulia are trying to fix a broken laptop.
- LorenzoGiulia, puoi inserire il cavo nella porta?Giulia, can you insert the cable into the port?
- GiuliaSì, lo sto facendo ora, Lorenzo.Yes, I am doing it now, Lorenzo.
- LorenzoFunziona? La luce si è accesa?Does it work? Did the light turn on?
- GiuliaSì, adesso il computer è acceso.Yes, now the computer is on.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “insert” translations and entries inserire, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries inserire, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
