mezzo
/ˈmɛd.d͡zo/masculine
The English word middle is translated into Italian as mezzo.
The word mezzo is used to denote a centre or a midpoint. It can function as a noun to describe a physical or conceptual middle, or as an adjective.
Meaning: centre, midpoint (noun)
Which one should you use?
While mezzo refers to the middle or a midpoint, centrale is used to describe something that is central or acts as a central hub, such as a train station. Other related adjectives include medio and mezzano, which mean located in the middle or in between.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The form mezzo is a masculine noun or adjective. Its feminine form is mezza. For plural forms, use mezzi for masculine and mezze for feminine.
How do you pronounce it?
mezzo is pronounced /ˈmɛd.dzo/. It has two syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- While mezzo can mean 'half', the term mezzogiorno uses this root to mean 'midday' and is also the name for the entire southern region of Italy.
- The word mezzo is also the standard Italian word for 'means' or 'method', such as in mezzi di trasporto for 'means of transport'.
- While mezzo is the standard for 'middle', if you are describing the 'middle class', Italians use the term classe media instead of using the word mezzo.
Examples in context
- Sono quello in mezzo.I'm the one in the middle.This sentence is useful for identifying oneself as the person in the middle using mezzo.Tatoeba #2586782 by Guybrush88, translation #2586781 by CM
- Siamo in mezzo al nulla.We're in the middle of nowhere.This sentence is useful for describing being in the middle of nowhere using mezzo.Tatoeba #2941757 by Guybrush88, translation #2892430 by CK
- Non mi ci metta in mezzo.Don't put me in the middle of this.This sentence is useful for telling someone not to involve you in a situation using mezzo.Tatoeba #3367828 by Guybrush88, translation #1860421 by CK
- Il palazzo è situato nella parte centrale della cittàThe building is located in the middle part of the city
- La decisione si trova in punto intermedio tra l'uno e l'altroThe decision lies in an intermediate point between the two
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Example conversation
Giulia and Francesco are looking at a table during a dinner party.
- GiuliaMetti il pane proprio in mezzo.Put the bread right in the middle.
- FrancescoVa bene, lo metto qui in mezzo.Alright, I will put it here in the middle.
- GiuliaGrazie, Francesco.Thanks, Francesco.
- FrancescoPrego, Giulia.You're welcome, Giulia.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “middle” translations and entries mezzo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
