introverso
/in.troˈvɛr.so/
The English phrase 'introvert' is introverso in Italian.
The term refers to a person who focuses primarily on their own mind, feelings or affairs.
Meaning: one who focuses primarily on their own mind, feelings, or affairs (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
If you are using the word as an adjective or noun, the feminine singular form is introversa. For masculine plural, use introversi and for feminine plural, use introverse.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has four syllables, with the stress on the third syllable: /in.troˈvɛr.so/.
Did you know?
- The word introverso is part of a family of 'verso' words including diverso (different) and obverso (obverse). These all describe different ways of 'turning' or facing a direction.
- In some regional contexts, if someone is being too quiet, they might be called chiuso, which literally means 'closed', suggesting they have 'closed' themselves off from the world.
- While introverso describes a personality type, if you want to say someone is 'quiet' or 'reserved' in a social setting, Italians often use the word timido, even if the person does not have actual social anxiety.
Examples in context
- Tom è un introverso.Tom is an introvert.Tatoeba #11352376 by Nuel, translation #5371440 by Hybrid
- Mi considero una persona introversa.I consider myself an introverted person.
- Marco è molto riservato, preferisce trascorrere del tempo da solo.Marco is very reserved, he prefers to spend time alone.
- Lara è una ragazza timida e introversa, ha difficoltà ad aprirsi con gli estranei.Lara is a shy and introverted girl, she finds it difficult to open up to strangers.
- Marta è una ragazza schiva, ma quando la conosci meglio si rivela molto interessante.Marta is a reserved girl, but when you get to know her better, she turns out to be very interesting.
- Luca è un riservone, evita attivamente le situazioni sociali.Luca is an extreme introvert, he actively avoids social situations.
- Mio fratello è un introverso molto tranquillo.My brother is a very quiet introvert.
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a colleague at a cafe.
- MartinaMarco sembra un po' un introverso, vero?Marco seems a bit of an introvert, right?
- MatteoSì, preferisce stare da solo a lavorare.Yes, he prefers to be alone while working.
- MartinaÈ un introverso, ma è molto gentile.He is an introvert, but he is very kind.
- MatteoHai ragione, è una brava persona.You're right, he is a good person.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry introverso, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
