Monaco
/ˈmɔ.na.ko/masculine
Monaco is the Italian name for the country Monaco. If unsure, use Monaco. Wiktionary also lists Principato di Monaco.
Meaning: country in Europe (name)
Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Monaco | /ˈmɔ.na.ko/ | masculine |
| Principato di Monaco | masculine |
Monaco is used to refer to the country in Europe.
Which one should you use?
Monaco is the common name for the country, while Principato di Monaco is the formal name for the Principality of Monaco.
How does it change in a sentence?
When expressing being in or going to Monaco, Italian uses the preposition a without an article (a Monaco) rather than in.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable. The IPA is /ˈmɔ.na.ko/.
Did you know?
- While Monaco refers to the country, the city of Munich in Germany is called Monaco di Baviera in Italian.
- In Italian, the word monaco can also mean 'a monk'.
- Italian speakers use the preposition a for Monaco, which is the same preposition used for cities, even though Monaco is an entire country.
Examples in context
- Sami ha una villa a Monaco.Sami has a mansion in Monaco.This sentence is useful for describing possession of property in Monaco.Tatoeba #13122791 by Guybrush88, translation #6575077 by OsoHombre
- Monaco è un paradiso fiscale.Monaco is a tax haven.This sentence describes the economic status of Monaco.Tatoeba #14003407 by Guybrush88, translation #5373904 by Hybrid
- Dov'è Monaco?Where is Monaco?This sentence is used to ask about the location of Monaco.Tatoeba #10142134 by Guybrush88, translation #10141898 by ddnktr
- Il Principato di Monaco è un piccolo stato situato sulla costa mediterranea.The Principality of Monaco is a small state located on the Mediterranean coast.
- Sono stato a Monaco l'estate scorsa ed è stato fantastico!I went to Monaco last summer, and it was fantastic!
- Monaco è un bellissimo paese sulla Costa Azzurra francese.Monaco is a beautiful country on the French Riviera.
- Il periodo migliore per visitare Monaco è durante il Gran Premio di Monte Carlo.The best time to visit Monaco is during the Monte Carlo Grand Prix.
- Monaco-Ville, comunemente chiamato "Le Rocher", è la parte storica di Monaco.Monaco-Ville, commonly known as "Le Rocher," is the historic part of Monaco.
- La popolazione di Monaco è di circa 38.000 persone.The population of Monaco is around 38,000 people.
- Monaco ha un clima fiscale favorevole, attirando molti individui facoltosi.Monaco has a favorable tax climate, attracting many wealthy individuals.
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Giulia and Matteo are discussing their future vacation plans.
- GiuliaVorrei andare a Monaco quest'estate.I would like to go to Monaco this summer.
- MatteoÈ un posto molto costoso, Giulia.It is a very expensive place, Giulia.
- GiuliaLo so, ma Monaco è bellissima.I know, but Monaco is beautiful.
- MatteoVa bene, cerchiamo un hotel.Alright, let's look for a hotel.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “monaco” translations and entries Monaco, Principato di Monaco, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
