Lecce
/ˈlet.t͡ʃe/feminine
Lecce is the Italian name for a city and province.
Lecce is used as a proper noun to refer to the specific city and the province.
Meaning: city and province (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
The name is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈlet.tʃe/. It has two syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- The name Lecce is associated with pietra leccese, a limestone so malleable that it allows architects to treat stone like fabric or lace.
- The modern name Lecce is the result of a linguistic evolution from ancient Latin forms such as Lupiae, Licea and Litium.
- The city is known as the 'Florence of the South' because of its unique barocco leccese style of architecture. This local Baroque style uses a soft, cream-colored limestone that is easy to carve into intricate shapes.
Examples in context
- Lecce è famosa per il suo barocco leccese.Lecce is famous for its Lecce Baroque.
- Siamo appena tornati da Lecce, ed è stato fantastico!We just came back from Lecce, and it was fantastic!
- Hai mai assaggiato le prelibatezze di Lecce?Have you ever tasted the delicacies of Lecce?
- Vado in vacanza a Lecce.I am going on holiday to Lecce.
- Lecce è una città bellissima.Lecce is a beautiful city.
- Hai mai visitato Lecce?Have you ever visited Lecce?
Example conversation
Giulia and Matteo are planning a trip to Puglia.
- GiuliaDove vuoi andare in Puglia?Where do you want to go in Puglia?
- MatteoVorrei visitare Lecce.I would like to visit Lecce.
- GiuliaOttima idea, Matteo!Great idea, Matteo!
- MatteoPrenotiamo un hotel a Lecce.Let's book a hotel in Lecce.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “lecce” translations and entries Lecce, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Lecce, CC BY-SA 4.0.
