conferenza stampa
/kon.feˈrɛn.t͡sa ˈstam.pa/word by wordfeminine
The Italian phrase for "press conference" is conferenza stampa.
conferenza stampa refers to a question and answer session with members of television, print and other media. To describe the act of conducting such an event, the standard phrase is tenere una conferenza stampa, using the verb tenere (to hold/keep).
Meaning: question and answer session with members of television, print and other media (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of conferenza (conference) and stampa (press/printing).
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun conferenza is feminine, so the indefinite article used with it is una. In the plural form conferenze stampa, only the noun changes to the feminine plural conferenze, while stampa remains singular as an attributive noun.
Did you know?
- In a formal Italian conferenza stampa, it is common for the speaker to use the Lei form when answering journalists to maintain professional distance.
- While stampa means 'press', it is also the word used for a 'stamp' or a 'print' used in art, such as an 'etching'.
- The term conferenza is used for both a press conference and a scholarly lecture, as both involve the delivery of a formal discourse.
Examples in context
- Stasera ci sarà una conferenza stampa.There's going to be a press conference tonight.This sentence uses conferenza stampa to indicate a press conference occurring tonight.Tatoeba #9776608 by Nuel, translation #3728206 by CM
- Hanno in programma una conferenza stampa.They have scheduled a press conference.This sentence uses conferenza stampa to describe a scheduled press conference.Tatoeba #4428418 by Guybrush88, translation #2720966 by CM
- Il Primo Ministro terrà domani una conferenza stampa.The Prime Minister will hold a press conference tomorrow.This sentence uses conferenza stampa to describe a press conference being held by the Prime Minister.Tatoeba #1857457 by hitori37, translation #1318674 by CK
- Il portavoce del governo ha tenuto una conferenza stampa per discutere dei recenti sviluppi.The government spokesperson held a press conference to discuss the recent developments.
- Il cantante terrà degli incontri con la stampa per promuovere il suo nuovo album.The singer will hold press conferences to promote his new album.
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Example conversation
Alessandro and Giulia are talking in a newsroom about an upcoming event.
- AlessandroGiulia, sai dove si tiene la conferenza stampa?Giulia, do you know where the press conference is being held?
- GiuliaSì, è nella sala principale.Yes, it is in the main hall.
- AlessandroPerfetto, vado subito a preparare le telecamere.Perfect, I'm going to go set up the cameras right away.
- GiuliaOttima idea, Alessandro.Great idea, Alessandro.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “press conference” translations and entries conferenza stampa, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (conferenza, stampa) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries stampa, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
