disperso
/disˈpɛr.so/
mia is the Italian word for "missing in action" (as a military term). The default form is disperso.
In a military context, this term describes a person who is missing in action.
How does it change in a sentence?
When using the related phrase la mia, it is used specifically with feminine singular nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables with the stress on the 2nd syllable: /disˈpɛr.so/.
Examples in context
- La mia famigliaMy family
- La mia macchinaMy car
- La mia borsaMy bag
- La mia casaMy house
- Cercano il militare disperso nel bosco.They are looking for the soldier missing in action in the woods.
- Non è morto, è solo disperso.He is not dead, he is just missing in action.
Example conversation
Giulia and Matteo are visiting a military museum.
- GiuliaGuarda questo nome sulla lista dei dispersi.Look at this name on the list of those missing in action.
- MatteoÈ terribile non sapere cosa sia successo.It is terrible not knowing what happened.
- GiuliaSì, restare disperso è l'incertezza più grande.Yes, being missing in action is the greatest uncertainty.
- MatteoHai ragione, Giulia. È molto triste.You are right, Giulia. It is very sad.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry disperso, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
