Palermo
/paˈlɛr.mo/masculine
Palermo is the Italian name for the city of Palermo.
Meaning: city (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables. The stress is on the second syllable: /paˈlɛr.mo/.
Did you know?
- The city of Palermo was the capital of the Emirate of Sicily, and many street names in the city still reflect the Arabic influence on the local language.
- The name Palermo is a linguistic fossil of the ancient Greek city 'Panormos', which meant 'all-port' due to its strategic location.
- In Italian culture, mentioning Palermo often evokes a specific style of street food, such as panelle and sfincione, which are symbols of the city's identity.
Examples in context
- Ho visitato Palermo lo scorso anno e mi sono innamorato della sua bellezza.I visited Palermo last year and fell in love with its beauty.
- Vado a vivere a Palermo.I am going to live in Palermo.
- Palermo è una città bellissima.Palermo is a beautiful city.
- Ti piace il clima di Palermo?Do you like the climate in Palermo?
Example conversation
Matteo and Martina are planning a trip to Sicily.
- MatteoVuoi andare a Palermo quest'estate?Do you want to go to Palermo this summer?
- MartinaSì, amo molto Palermo.Yes, I love Palermo very much.
- MatteoAllora prenoto un hotel a Palermo.Then I will book a hotel in Palermo.
- MartinaOttima idea, Matteo!Great idea, Matteo!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “palermo” translations and entries Palermo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Palermo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
