Lombardia
/lom.barˈdi.a/feminine
Lombardia is the Italian name for the region of Lombardy in northern Italy.
Meaning: region in northern Italy (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
Lombardia is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 4 syllables with the stress on the 3rd syllable. It is pronounced /lom.barˈdi.a/.
Did you know?
- The name Lombardia comes from the Germanic tribe called the Langobards, whose name literally means 'long beards'.
- While Lombardia is the official name of the region, the local languages spoken there, such as Milanese, are considered separate languages by linguists rather than just dialects of Italian.
- The name Lombardia is a feminine noun, but the Longobardi people who gave the region its name are referred to as a masculine plural in Italian.
Examples in context
- La Lombardia vanta uno dei sistemi sanitari più efficienti e ben finanziati non solo in Italia, ma anche in Europa.Lombardy boasts one of the most efficient and well-funded health care systems not just in Italy, but also in Europe.This sentence is useful for seeing how to discuss the healthcare systems in Lombardia.Tatoeba #8612358 by Guybrush88, translation #8612049 by Hybrid
- Milano è la capitale economica d'Italia e si trova in Lombardia.Milan is the economic capital of Italy and is located in Lombardy.
- La Lombardia è una regione molto ricca.Lombardy is a very wealthy region.
- Voglio visitare la Lombardia l'anno prossimo.I want to visit Lombardy next year.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing travel plans at a cafe.
- MartinaAndiamo in vacanza in Lombardia?Shall we go on holiday to Lombardy?
- AlessandroSì, l'idea di visitare la Lombardia mi piace molto.Yes, I really like the idea of visiting Lombardy.
- MartinaAlessandro, hai già prenotato l'hotel?Alessandro, have you booked the hotel yet?
- AlessandroNo, lo faccio stasera.No, I'll do it tonight.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “lombardy” translations and entries Lombardia, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Lombardia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
