rituale
/ri.tuˈa.le/masculine
The English word 'ritual' is translated into Italian as rituale.
rituale is used to describe a repeated set of actions. It can function as a masculine noun meaning 'a ritual' or as an adjective meaning 'ritualistic'.
Meaning: repeated set of actions (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is a masculine noun. Its plural form is rituali.
How do you pronounce it?
/ri.tuˈa.le/. The word has 4 syllables and the stress is on the 3rd syllable.
Did you know?
- In certain religious contexts in Italy, the word rituale refers specifically to a printed book containing the prayers and instructions for certain rites.
- In Italian, the word rituale can describe both a solemn religious ceremony and a mundane daily habit, such as a rituale del caffè, without any change in tone.
- When describing something as 'ritualistic' in a negative sense, such as a boring habit, Italians often prefer the word meccanico to imply the action is 'mechanical'.
Examples in context
- Il rituale di apertura del congresso sarà seguito da una cerimonia di inaugurazione.The opening ritual of the conference will be followed by an inauguration ceremony.
- La cerimonia di nozze era ricca di rituali tradizionali.The wedding ceremony was filled with traditional rituals.
- La prassi di salutarsi con un bacio sulle guance è un vero e proprio rituale italiano.The practice of greeting each other with a kiss on the cheeks is a true Italian ritual.
- Il rito della cena della domenica è una tradizione familiare.The Sunday dinner ritual is a family tradition.
- La nostra usanza di scambiarsi regali a Natale è un vero rituale in famiglia.Our custom of exchanging gifts at Christmas is a true ritual in our family.
- Il loro rituale mattutino è molto rigoroso.Their morning ritual is very rigorous.
- Seguiamo sempre lo stesso rituale prima di dormire.We always follow the same ritual before sleeping.
- Ogni piccolo rituale aiuta a rilassarsi.Every little ritual helps to relax.
Example conversation
Lorenzo and Martina are discussing their weekend habits in a café.
- LorenzoHai un rituale speciale per il fine settimana?Do you have a special ritual for the weekend?
- MartinaSì, il mio rituale è leggere un libro al parco.Yes, my ritual is reading a book in the park.
- LorenzoChe bella idea, Martina!What a lovely idea, Martina!
- MartinaGrazie, Lorenzo, mi rilassa molto.Thanks, Lorenzo, it relaxes me a lot.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “ritual” translations and entries rituale, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
