ranch
The English word ranch is translated into Italian as ranch.
ranch is a loanword from English. It is used specifically to refer to large-scale livestock properties in the American style, rather than traditional Italian farms.
Meaning: house or property on a ranch land (noun)
Which one should you use?
While ranch is used to evoke the specific cultural imagery of the American West, fattoria is the general term for a farm. For a standard Italian agricultural business or general farm, use azienda agricola instead.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is masculine, so it takes the masculine article il or un.
Did you know?
- The Italian word ranch is a doublet of rancio, which refers to a soldier's meal or a basic ration.
- Because ranch is a loanword, it does not follow the standard Italian pattern of ending nouns in vowels.
- While ranch refers to an American style of living, Italians often use the term agriturismo for a working farm that welcomes guests.
Examples in context
- Tom ha un ranch.Tom has a ranch.This sentence shows how to use ranch to indicate possession.Tatoeba #3401436 by Guybrush88, translation #3177227 by Hybrid
- Siamo tutti qui nel ranch.We are all here on the ranch.This sentence demonstrates using ranch to indicate a location.Tatoeba #6315061 by Guybrush88, translation #6314695 by OsoHombre
- Sami amava vivere nel ranch.Sami loved living on the ranch.This sentence shows how to use ranch when discussing living on a property.Tatoeba #6315045 by Guybrush88, translation #6314694 by OsoHombre
- La mia famiglia possiede un grande podere nella campagna romana.My family owns a large ranch in the Roman countryside.
- Andiamo al maneggio per fare una passeggiata a cavallo.Let's go to the ranch for a horseback ride.
- 41 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Matteo and Sofia are talking about their vacation plans in Texas.
- MatteoTi piacerebbe visitare il mio ranch?Would you like to visit my ranch?
- SofiaSì, sarebbe bellissimo!Yes, it would be beautiful!
- MatteoIl ranch è molto grande e tranquillo.The ranch is very large and quiet.
- SofiaNon vedo l'ora di andarci con te.I can't wait to go there with you.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry ranch, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ranch, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
