Leone
/leˈo.ne/masculine
The Italian word for the astrological sign Leo is Leone.
Leone is used to refer to the zodiac sign. In Italian, this term is also the word used for the animal, the lion.
Meaning: astrological sign (name)
What does it mean word for word?
Leone literally means lion.
How does it change in a sentence?
When referring to the astrological sign in a sentence, it is typically preceded by the masculine definite article il, forming il Leone.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has three syllables and the stress is on the second syllable: /leˈo.ne/.
Did you know?
- In Italian heraldry and art, the leone is one of the most frequent symbols, often appearing in the coats of arms of cities like Venice, where it is known as the leone di San Marco.
- The phrase fare il leone can be used to describe someone who is acting aggressive or boastful, rather than just being brave.
- Unlike in English where 'Leo' is a common given name, the name 'Leone' in Italy is much more likely to be encountered as a surname than a first name.
Examples in context
- I dodici segni zodiacali sono: Ariete, Toro, Gemelli, Cancro, Leone, Vergine, Bilancia, Scorpione, Sagittario, Capricorno, Acquario e Pesci.The twelve signs of the Zodiac are: Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces.This sentence is useful for listing the twelve signs of the Zodiac, including Leone.Tatoeba #3784958 by Guybrush88, translation #3089471 by Hybrid
- Questo è Leonardo.This is Leonardo.
- Gentile LeandroDear Leandro
- Vieni qui, Leuccio!Come here, Leuccio!
- Il Leone è un segno di fuoco.Leo is a fire sign.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their horoscopes at a cafe.
- MatteoIl tuo segno zodiacale è Leone, giusto?Your astrological sign is Leo, right?
- SofiaSì, sono del Leone.Yes, I am a Leo.
- MatteoAllora sei molto determinata, Sofia.Then you are very determined, Sofia.
- SofiaForse è proprio per questo!Maybe that is exactly why!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “leo” translations and entries Leone, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
