pizzeria
/pit.t͡seˈri.a/feminine
The English phrase 'pizzeria' is translated into Italian as pizzeria.
A pizzeria is a noun used to describe an outlet that primarily sells pizza.
Meaning: outlet that primarily sells pizza (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is formed from pizza plus the suffix -eria, which denotes a place of business or a shop.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is a feminine noun. The plural form of pizzeria is pizzerie.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable: /pit.tseˈri.a/.
Did you know?
- In Italy, a pizzeria often only opens for dinner, meaning you might find it impossible to buy a pizza there during lunch hours.
- In many Italian cities, a pizzeria may be strictly 'al taglio' (by the slice) or 'al piatto' (whole pie), and these are often entirely different types of shops.
- The term 'pizzeria' shares its suffixal structure with words like 'libreria' (bookstore), showing how Italian systematically names locations based on the product they sell.
Examples in context
- Tom possiede una pizzeria.Tom owns a pizzeria.This sentence is useful for stating that someone owns a pizzeria.Tatoeba #3405715 by Guybrush88, translation #3405592 by Hybrid
- Andammo in una pizzeria italiana.We went to an Italian pizzeria.This sentence is useful for describing an action of going to an Italian pizzeria.Tatoeba #4861942 by Guybrush88, translation #2391199 by kuma
- Qual è il numero di telefono della pizzeria?What's the phone number of the pizzeria?This sentence is useful for asking for the phone number of a pizzeria.Tatoeba #8670695 by Guybrush88, translation #7983732 by shekitten
- Vorrei prenotare un tavolo in una pizzeria per stasera.I would like to book a table in a pizzeria for tonight.
- La pizzeria è molto famosa in questa città.The pizzeria is very famous in this city.
- Andiamo in pizzeria questa sera?Shall we go to the pizzeria tonight?
- In questa zona c'è una pizzeria fantastica!There is a fantastic pizzeria in this area!
- In questa strada c'è un posto famoso che fa la pizza al taglio.There is a famous place on this street that sells pizza by the slice.
- Luigi è un bravo pizzaiolo, lavora in una pizzeria famosa.Luigi is a skilled pizza chef, he works in a famous pizzeria.
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Example conversation
Alessandro and Giulia are deciding where to eat dinner.
- AlessandroGiulia, hai fame?Giulia, are you hungry?
- GiuliaSì, molto. Dove andiamo?Yes, very. Where are we going?
- AlessandroAndiamo in una pizzeria nuova.Let's go to a new pizzeria.
- GiuliaOttima idea, Alessandro!Great idea, Alessandro!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pizzeria” translations and entries pizzeria, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries pizzeria, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
