romano
/roˈma.no/masculine
The Italian word romano means of or from Rome.
romano is used as an adjective to describe things originating from or related to Rome. It can also be used as a noun to refer to a resident of Rome or a native of the Roman Empire.
Meaning: of or from Rome (adj)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the word changes to match the gender and number of the noun it describes. Use romano for masculine singular nouns, romana for feminine singular nouns, romani for masculine plural nouns and romane for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has three syllables, with the stress on the second syllable: /roˈma.no/.
Did you know?
- In Italian, the word romano can refer to a pomegranate, which is derived from the Arabic word rummān.
- While romano is the standard adjective, Italians use the word romanesco to refer specifically to the distinct local dialect spoken in Rome.
- In the kitchen, the phrase alla romana describes specific traditional recipes, such as fried artichokes, that are uniquely associated with the city's culinary identity.
Examples in context
- È un nome romano.It's a Roman name.This sentence shows how to use romano with a noun.Tatoeba #5928043 by Guybrush88, translation #5927097 by mailohilohi
- Sono un cittadino romano.I am a Roman citizen.This sentence demonstrates the use of romano when identifying a person.Tatoeba #432980 by Pharamp, translation #432966 by jerom
- Il Pantheon era un tempio romano.The Pantheon was a Roman temple.This sentence illustrates romano as an adjective describing a historical structure.Tatoeba #7095665 by Guybrush88, translation #7095638 by Hybrid
- Il Colosseo è un'icona romana.The Colosseum is a Roman icon.
- Vediamo una mostra di arte romana.We are going to see an exhibition of Roman art.
- I miei amici sono tutti romani.My friends are all Roman.
- Ho incontrato un gruppo di turisti romani nella città. Erano molto simpatici!I met a group of Roman tourists in the city. They were very friendly!
- Questa pizza ha un gusto davvero romano.This pizza has a truly Roman taste.
- Vivo in una piccola comunità di italiani romani all'estero.I live in a small community of Roman Italians abroad.
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Example conversation
Sofia and Francesco are discussing their favorite types of architecture.
- SofiaTi piace lo stile romano?Do you like the Roman style?
- FrancescoSì, trovo che sia molto elegante.Yes, I find it very elegant.
- SofiaIo preferisco l'arte moderna.I prefer modern art.
- FrancescoÈ vero, ma il gusto romano è unico.That is true, but the Roman taste is unique.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “roman” translations and entries romano, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries romano, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
