nobile
/ˈnɔ.bi.le/
The English word "noble" translates to the Italian adjective nobile.
nobile is used to describe someone or something that possesses honorable qualities, such as a noble mind or noble blood.
Meaning: having honorable qualities (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective nobile is used for both masculine and feminine singular nouns. To form the plural, use nobili.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of nobile is /ˈnɔ.bi.le/. It has three syllables, and the stress is on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- The term nobile is used in Italian chemistry and metallurgy to describe 'noble metals' like gold and platinum that resist corrosion.
- In Italian music and art history, the term nobile is often used as a performance instruction to indicate a style that is dignified, slow and majestic.
- In Italian, the word nobile can function as a noun to describe a member of the aristocracy, not just an adjective for their qualities.
Examples in context
- È di sangue nobile.He is of noble blood.This sentence is useful for describing someone of noble blood using nobile.Tatoeba #7741480 by Guybrush88, translation #7741478 by AlanF_US
- Ha una mente nobile.He has a noble mind.This sentence shows how to describe a noble mind using nobile.Tatoeba #5526334 by Guybrush88, translation #295120 by Dejo
- È di lignaggio nobile.He is of noble ancestry.This sentence illustrates describing noble ancestry using nobile.Tatoeba #3292273 by Guybrush88, translation #296389 by qdii
- È una persona nobile e di grande cuore.They are a noble and kind-hearted person.
- La famiglia reale è di nobile stirpe.The royal family is of noble descent.
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Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a person's recent selfless actions.
- AlessandroHai visto come ha aiutato quella famiglia?Did you see how he helped that family?
- MartinaSì, è un uomo dal cuore nobile.Yes, he is a man with a noble heart.
- AlessandroMerita davvero tutto il nostro rispetto.He truly deserves all our respect.
- MartinaConcordo, Alessandro, è un vero esempio.I agree, Alessandro, he is a true example.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “noble” translations and entries nobile, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
