Roma
/ˈro.ma/feminine
Rome in Italian is Roma.
Roma is the name of the city and the capital of Italy.
Meaning: city, capital of Italy (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
Roma is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈro.ma/. It has two syllables, and the stress is on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- In Italy, Roma is often called La Città Eterna, which means 'The Eternal City'. This title refers to the ancient belief that the city would survive forever regardless of which empire ruled it.
- The Latin root of Roma is believed by some historians to be connected to the mythical founder Romulus, though the etymology remains a subject of debate.
- The word Roma is a palindrome, meaning it is spelled the same way forward and backward.
Examples in context
- È nato a Roma.He was born in Rome.This sentence is useful for stating where someone was born using Roma.Tatoeba #3149586 by Guybrush88, translation #3149585 by CN
- Io sono a Roma.I'm in Rome.This sentence is useful for stating that you are currently in Roma.Tatoeba #923874 by rado, translation #2133022 by CN
- Io vivo a Roma.I live in Rome.This sentence is useful for stating that you live in Roma.Tatoeba #2706917 by Guybrush88, translation #2425819 by bionicboy
- 245 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sofia and Lorenzo are discussing their upcoming travel plans.
- SofiaAndiamo a Roma questo mese?Shall we go to Rome this month?
- LorenzoSì, amo moltissimo Roma.Yes, I love Rome very much.
- SofiaRoma è una città bellissima.Rome is a beautiful city.
- LorenzoHai ragione, è magica.You are right, it is magical.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “rome” translations and entries Roma, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Roma, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
