Londra
/ˈlon.dra/feminine
London in Italian is Londra.
Londra is the name used for the capital of England and the United Kingdom.
Meaning: capital of England and United Kingdom (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
Londra is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈlon.dra/. It has two syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- The Italian name Londra is an import from French 'Londres', rather than a direct phonetic transcription from the English 'London'.
- While most Italian cities are referred to without an article, you will often see la Londra in poetic or archaic texts to emphasize the city's grandeur.
- In Italian opera and literature, Londra often symbolizes a place of fog and mystery, reflecting the historical perception of the 'London fog' as a cultural trope.
Examples in context
- Lei è a Londra?Are you in London?This sentence is useful for asking if someone is currently in Londra.Tatoeba #2950763 by Guybrush88, translation #2950761 by CN
- Io ero a Londra.I was in London.This sentence is useful for stating that you were once in Londra.Tatoeba #12887044 by Guybrush88, translation #7920956 by AlanF_US
- Io sono a Londra?Am I in London?This sentence is useful for asking if you are currently in Londra.Tatoeba #1482129 by Guybrush88, translation #1482127 by ddnktr
- Ho prenotato un volo per Londra.I have booked a flight to London.
- Sono felice di visitare la Città di Londra.I am happy to visit The City of London.
- 528 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Alessandro and Chiara are talking about their upcoming vacation.
- AlessandroTi piacerebbe andare a Londra?Would you like to go to London?
- ChiaraSì, Londra è una città bellissima.Yes, London is a beautiful city.
- AlessandroAllora prenotiamo un volo per Londra.Then let's book a flight to London.
- ChiaraOttima idea, Alessandro!Great idea, Alessandro!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “london” translations and entries Londra, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Londra, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
