Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| rivista | /riˈvis.ta/ | feminine |
| periodico | /pe.riˈɔ.di.ko/ /peˈrjɔ.di.ko/ |
masculine |
| rivista illustrata | feminine | |
| pubblicazione | /pub.bli.katˈt͡sjo.ne/ | feminine |
The word rivista is used to refer to a general-interest magazine. You can use it in various contexts, such as riviste di moda for fashion magazines or riviste di viaggi for travel magazines. If a magazine relies heavily on photography and visual content, you can call it a rivista illustrata. Additionally, the phrase leggere una rivista means to read a magazine.
Which one should you use?
rivista is the most common word for a general-interest magazine. In contrast, periodico is a more formal or technical term for any periodical. While rivista is the standard choice, periodico is preferred in academic, professional or formal contexts to describe any publication issued at regular intervals.
How does it change in a sentence?
rivista is a feminine noun, and its plural form is riviste. periodico is a masculine noun, and its plural form is periodici.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /riˈvis.ta/. It has three syllables, and the stress is on the second syllable.
Did you know?
- If you are looking for a 'magazine' in the sense of a storage room for ammunition or supplies, you should not use rivista. Instead, you would use the word magazzino.
- In certain contexts, such as in a military or organized setting, a rivista refers to a formal inspection or a parade of troops. It is the act of presenting oneself to be examined.
- The word rivista comes from the verb rivedere, which means 'to see again' or 'to review'.
Examples in context
- Ci mostri la rivista.Show us the magazine.This sentence is useful for saying 'Show us the magazine.'Tatoeba #4965776 by Guybrush88, translation #3909493 by CH
- Mi mostri la rivista.Show me the magazine.This sentence is useful for saying 'Show me the magazine.'Tatoeba #5723787 by Guybrush88, translation #3909495 by CH
- Le mostri la rivista.Show her the magazine.This sentence is useful for saying 'Show her the magazine.'Tatoeba #5723804 by Guybrush88, translation #3909497 by CH
- Potrei avere una copia della rivista?May I have a copy of the magazine?
- Mi piace sfogliare le riviste di moda.I enjoy flipping through fashion magazines.
- Hai letto l'ultimo giornale di gossip?Have you read the latest gossip magazine?
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Example conversation
At a local newsstand.
- AlessandroCiao Chiara, hai visto la nuova rivista?Hi Chiara, have you seen the new magazine?
- ChiaraNo Alessandro, non l'ho ancora presa.No Alessandro, I haven't picked it up yet.
- AlessandroÈ una rivista bellissima.It is a beautiful magazine.
- ChiaraAllora vado subito a comprarla.Then I am going to buy it immediately.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “magazine” translations and entries rivista, periodico, pubblicazione, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
