medievale
/me.djeˈva.le/
The English word "medieval" is translated into Italian as medievale.
medievale is an adjective used to describe things that have characteristics associated with the Middle Ages. You can use del periodo medievale to be more specific and explicitly refer to something from the medieval period.
Meaning: having characteristics associated with the Middle Ages (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of medievale is medievali.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /me.djeˈva.le/. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable.
Did you know?
- In Italian, describing a person as having a mentalità medievale is a common way to suggest they are narrow-minded or outdated.
- Italian speakers often use the word borgo to describe a 'medieval village'. This word specifically implies a fortified settlement, reflecting the defensive nature of the medievale period in Italy.
- The concept of the 'Dark Ages' is expressed in Italian as secoli bui. While medievale describes the era's style, secoli bui is used specifically to discuss the perceived cultural decline of the early medieval period.
Examples in context
- Boldi viveva in un castello medievale.Boldi lived in a medieval castle.This sentence shows how to use medievale to describe a castle.Tatoeba #12784382 by Guybrush88, translation #11963379 by Amastan
- La casa di Tom sembra un castello medievale.Tom's house looks like a medieval castle.This sentence uses medievale to describe a castle.Tatoeba #12784407 by Guybrush88, translation #6946969 by Hybrid
- Sto cercando un libro sulla Spagna medievale.I am looking for a book about medieval Spain.This sentence uses medievale to describe Spain.Tatoeba #2932674 by Guybrush88, translation #1588631 by CM
- L'architettura medievale è affascinante.Medieval architecture is fascinating.
- La letteratura del periodo medievale è ricca di poesie epiche.The literature of the medieval period is rich in epic poetry.
- Quei castelli medioevali sono pieni di storia!Those medieval castles are full of history!
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Example conversation
Lorenzo and Chiara are visiting an old town in Italy.
- LorenzoGuarda quell'arco medievale, è bellissimo!Look at that medieval arch, it is beautiful!
- ChiaraSì, ha un aspetto davvero medievale.Yes, it has a truly medieval look.
- LorenzoTi piace l'architettura medievale?Do you like medieval architecture?
- ChiaraSì, adoro questo stile.Yes, I love this style.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry medievale, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
