piattaforma
/ˌpjat.taˈfor.ma/feminine
The English word platform translates to piattaforma in Italian.
In a computing context, piattaforma refers to a specific operating system or environment or a specific type of computer or microprocessor.
Meaning: computing: a specific operating system or environment, a specific type of computer or microprocessor (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
piattaforma is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˌpjat.taˈfor.ma/. The word has 4 syllables, and the stress is on the 3rd syllable.
Did you know?
- While piattaforma is used for computing, Italians often use the word binario when referring to the specific numbered platform where a train stops.
- In Italian politics, a party's manifesto or set of goals is called a programma, rather than a 'platform' as it is in English.
- The English word 'platform' and the Italian piattaforma share a common ancestor in the French word 'plate-forme', which literally translates to 'flat form'.
Examples in context
- Tom aspettò sulla piattaforma.Tom waited on the platform.This sentence shows how to use piattaforma to describe a physical location.Tatoeba #5112205 by Guybrush88, translation #1141055 by CK
- Vorrei provare la piattaforma Tatoeba.I would like to try the Tatoeba platform.This sentence demonstrates the use of piattaforma in a computing context.Tatoeba #13423092 by Guybrush88, translation #11502658 by HEY
- Lui rimase a lungo sulla piattaforma e seguì con lo sguardo il treno in partenza.He stayed on the platform for a long time and followed the departing train with his eyes.This sentence provides an example of using piattaforma to describe a location where one watches a train leave.Tatoeba #5893566 by dnnywld, translation #7021137 by shekitten
- Nel contesto aziendale, abbiamo discusso delle nuove funzionalità della piattaforma.In the business context, we discussed the new features of the platform.
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Example conversation
Two colleagues are discussing a new software project at the office.
- MatteoQuale piattaforma useremo per questo progetto?Which platform will we use for this project?
- MartinaPenso che questa piattaforma sia la migliore.I think this platform is the best.
- MatteoÈ compatibile con tutti i nostri sistemi?Is it compatible with all our systems?
- MartinaSì, funziona su ogni piattaforma comune.Yes, it works on every common platform.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “platform” translations and entries piattaforma, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries piattaforma, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
