pensione
/penˈsjo.ne/feminine
The English phrase 'pension' can be translated into Italian as pensione. If unsure, use pensione. Wiktionary also lists assegno.
Meaning: regular payment due to a person in consideration of past services (noun)
Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| pensione | /penˈsjo.ne/ | feminine |
| assegno | /asˈseɲ.ɲo/ | masculine |
The word pensione refers to a regular payment due to a person in consideration of past services. Related to this concept is the verb pensionare, which means to force to retire.
Which one should you use?
While pensione refers to the retirement system or the concept of a pension, the masculine word assegno is often used to refer to the specific monthly payment or check received.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
pensione is pronounced /penˈsjo.ne/. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- In Italian legal terms, pensione alimentare refers to 'alimony' or child support payments. In this context, it describes a payment for sustenance rather than retirement.
- The English word 'pension' and the Italian pensione share a common ancestor in the Latin 'pēnsiōnem', which relates to weighing or weighing out money.
- The term pensione completa refers to 'full board' at a hotel, meaning all meals are included in the price. This use of the word has nothing to do with retirement payments.
Examples in context
- Sono qui per riscuotere la mia pensione.I'm here to collect my pension.This sentence is useful for describing the act of collecting a pensione.Tatoeba #11661651 by Nuel, translation #11661650 by Nuel
- I miei genitori gestiscono una pensione per sciatori.My parents run a pension for skiers.This sentence uses pensione to describe a lodging establishment for skiers.Tatoeba #3242780 by Guybrush88, translation #325697 by Eldad
- Questa pensione costa 7000 yen, senza pasti sono 2000 yen di meno.This pension costs 7000 yen. Without meals, it's 2000 yen cheaper.This sentence uses pensione to refer to a lodging establishment and its costs.Tatoeba #950351 by riccioberto, translation #436015 by Inoue
- Ho diritto a una pensione dopo aver lavorato per l'azienda per trent'anni.I am entitled to a pension after having worked for the company for thirty years.
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Example conversation
Giulia and Lorenzo are discussing their grandfather's retirement.
- GiuliaIl nonno è finalmente a pensione.Grandfather is finally retired.
- LorenzoLa sua pensione è abbastanza alta.His pension is quite high.
- GiuliaSì, ha lavorato molto duramente.Yes, he worked very hard.
- LorenzoOra può godersi il meritato riposo.Now he can enjoy his well-deserved rest.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pension” translations and entries pensione, assegno, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries assegno, pensione, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
