rinascimento
/ri.naʃ.ʃiˈmen.to/masculine
The English phrase 'renaissance' is translated into Italian as rinascimento.
The term refers to a rebirth or revival.
Meaning: rebirth or revival (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word rinascimento is composed of the prefix ri- (meaning 'again') and nascimento (meaning 'birth').
Which one should you use?
While rinascimento is the common masculine noun used for a general rebirth, the capitalized form Rinascimento is used as a proper noun when referring specifically to the historical period of the 14th-century revival.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun rinascimento is a masculine noun. To describe something as being related to the Renaissance, you can use the adjective rinascimentale.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 5 syllables, with the stress on the 4th syllable: /ri.naʃ.ʃiˈmen.to/.
Did you know?
- In modern Italian, rinascimento is frequently used in political and economic contexts to describe a 'national rebirth' or a systemic recovery, far beyond the scope of art and history.
- While Rinascimento refers to the historical era, the word rinascita is used in Italian to describe a personal or spiritual rebirth, such as starting a new life after a tragedy.
- Italian art historians typically divide the Rinascimento into the Primo Rinascimento in Florence and the Rinascimento maturo, which covers the peak works of Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci.
Examples in context
- Ora sono molto interessato al Rinascimento italiano.Now I am very interested in the Italian Renaissance.This sentence shows how to express interest in the Italian Renaissance using rinascimento.Tatoeba #3334604 by Guybrush88, translation #239573 by shekitten
- Durante il Rinascimento, Firenze era una delle più grandi città del mondo.During the Renaissance, Florence was one of the greatest cities in the world.This sentence provides context for the historical importance of Florence during the rinascimento.Tatoeba #3399397 by Guybrush88, translation #3399394 by Hybrid
- Durante il Rinascimento, gli artisti dipendevano dai mecenati per il denaro.During the Renaissance, artists depended on patrons for money.This sentence describes the economic relationship between artists and patrons during the rinascimento.Tatoeba #3399401 by Guybrush88, translation #3399395 by Hybrid
- Durante il Rinascimento, l'Italia ha vissuto un'epoca di fervente attività artistica e culturale.During the Renaissance, Italy experienced a period of fervent artistic and cultural activity.
- Non puoi negare l'influenza del Rinascimento sull'arte moderna.You can't deny the influence of the Renaissance on modern art.
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Example conversation
Francesco and Martina are discussing an art history class.
- FrancescoTi piace studiare il rinascimento?Do you like studying the renaissance?
- MartinaSì, trovo quel periodo affascinante.Yes, I find that period fascinating.
- FrancescoIl rinascimento ha cambiato l'arte per sempre.The renaissance changed art forever.
- MartinaHai ragione, Francesco.You are right, Francesco.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “renaissance” translations and entries rinascimento, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
