numero intero
/ˈnu.me.ro inˈtɛ.ro/word by wordmasculine
The English word 'integer' is translated into Italian as numero intero. Wiktionary also lists intero.
Meaning: a number that is not a fraction (noun)
Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| numero intero | /ˈnu.me.ro inˈtɛ.ro/ (word by word) | masculine |
| intero | /inˈtɛ.ro/ /inˈte.ro/ |
masculine |
In Italian, an integer refers to a number that is not a fraction. You can use the noun phrase numero intero to express this concept clearly.
What does it mean word for word?
The word intero used as an adjective literally means 'whole' or 'entire'.
Which one should you use?
While numero intero is the standard noun phrase, in mathematical contexts you may see the adjective intero used alone to modify a noun. To express the opposite of an integer, such as a number containing a decimal, use numero decimale.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of numero intero is numeri interi.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈnu.me.ro inˈtɛ.ro/. It has 5 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- In Italian law or formal contracts, intero is often used to signify that a payment or a sum of money is paid 'in full', rather than in installments.
- The word intero can be used as a synonym for 'untouched' or 'intact' when describing a building or an object that survived a disaster.
- The Italian word intero is a direct descendant of the Latin word integrum, meaning 'whole' or 'unbroken'.
Examples in context
- Il risultato è un numero intero.The result is an integer
- Devo lavorare con numeri integri.I need to work with integers
- Inserisci un numero senza virgola a tua scelta.Enter any integer you like
- Devo lavorare con numeri interi nel mio compito di programmazione.I need to work with integers in my programming assignment.
- Inserisci un numero intero maggiore di zero.Enter an integer greater than zero.
- Il risultato deve essere un numero intero.The result must be an integer.
- Non inserire frazioni, usa solo un numero intero.Do not enter fractions, use only an integer.
- Sto cercando un numero intero tra uno e dieci.I am looking for an integer between one and ten.
Example conversation
Sofia and Alessandro are doing math homework together.
- SofiaAlessandro, questo risultato è corretto?Alessandro, is this result correct?
- AlessandroNo, deve essere un numero intero.No, it must be an integer.
- SofiaAh, ho dimenticato di arrotondare!Ah, I forgot to round it!
- AlessandroSì, ora è giusto.Yes, now it is correct.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “integer” translations and entries numero intero, intero, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (numero, intero) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries intero, numero, CC BY-SA 4.0.
