How to Say "Milan" in Italian

Milano

/miˈla.no/feminine

The English name for the major Italian city is Milan, which is Milano in Italian.

Milano is the name of the major Italian city.

Meaning: major Italian city (name)

Which one should you use?

While the English name is Milan, the Italian name is Milano.

Milano is a feminine noun.

The pronunciation is /miˈla.no/. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable.

The name Milano comes from the Latin Mediōlānum, which likely has Gaulish roots meaning 'middle plain'.
The city of Milano has its own distinct dialect called milanese, which is a separate linguistic variety from standard Italian.
The city's identity is so tied to the name that in certain contexts, like fashion, 'Milano' is used as a global brand for style itself.

Io vivo a Milano.
I live in Milan.
This sentence is useful for stating where you live using Milano.
Tatoeba #1440501 by Guybrush88, translation #500293 by FeuDRenais
Come va a Milano?
How are you going to Milan?
This sentence is useful for asking about travel to Milano.
Tatoeba #2159545 by Guybrush88, translation #2159542 by CN
Tu lavori a Milano.
You work in Milan.
This sentence is useful for stating where someone works using Milano.
Tatoeba #741738 by Pharamp, translation #1357633 by etala
Voglio andare a Milano
I want to go to Milan
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Martina and Lorenzo are discussing their travel plans.

Martina

Andiamo a Milano questo fine settimana?
Shall we go to Milan this weekend?
Lorenzo

Sì, mi piacerebbe molto visitare Milano.
Yes, I would really like to visit Milan.
Martina

Possiamo prendere il treno per Milano.
We can take the train to Milan.
Lorenzo

Ottima idea, prenoto i biglietti per Milano.
Great idea, I'll book the tickets for Milan.

Sources

Wiktionary, “milan” translations and entries Milano, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
Word origins: Wiktionary entries Milano, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.

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