matematica
/ma.teˈma.ti.ka/
The Italian word for math is matematica.
matematica is a noun used to refer to the subject of mathematics.
Meaning: short form of mathematics (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/ma.teˈma.ti.ka/. The word has 5 syllables, and the stress is on the 3rd syllable.
Did you know?
- The word matematica shares its root with the Greek word mathema, which originally meant 'knowledge' or 'learning' in general, not just numbers.
- In Italian, if someone is described as un matematico, it can be used as a compliment for someone who is incredibly precise or calculating in their behavior.
- While English uses 'math' as a general term, Italians often use the phrase fare i conti (literally 'to do the accounts') to describe the act of doing basic arithmetic.
Examples in context
- È matematica di base.That's basic math.This sentence uses matematica to describe basic math.Tatoeba #5129150 by Guybrush88, translation #5074853 by Hybrid
- È brava in matematica?Are you good in math?This sentence uses matematica to ask if someone is good at math.Tatoeba #3852591 by Guybrush88, translation #2820099 by AlanF_US
- Io odio la matematica.I hate math.This sentence uses matematica to express hatred for math.Tatoeba #4922017 by Guybrush88, translation #3748905 by csabus
- Mi piace l'aritmeticaI like arithmetic
- Trovo l'algebra difficileI find algebra challenging
- La geometria mi affascinaGeometry fascinates me
- Mi sto concentrando sul calcoloI'm focusing on calculus
- La mia materia preferita è matematicaMy favorite subject is math
- Sto studiando matematica all'università.I'm studying math at university
- La matematica è la mia materia preferita.Math is my favorite subject.
- Studio l'algebra da diversi anni.I have been studying algebra for several years
- La geometria mi affascina perché amo i modelli tridimensionali.Geometry fascinates me because I love three-dimensional models
- 200 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sofia and Matteo are talking about their school schedule.
- SofiaQual è la tua prossima lezione, Matteo?What is your next class, Matteo?
- MatteoOra ho matematica. Tu cosa hai?I have math now. What do you have?
- SofiaAnch'io ho matematica in questa aula.I have math in this classroom too.
- MatteoOttimo, andiamo insieme allora!Great, let's go together then!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry matematica, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
