stanza
/ˈstan.t͡sa/feminine
In Italian, the word for room is stanza. Wiktionary also lists camera and sala.
Meaning: division in a building (noun)
Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| stanza | /ˈstan.t͡sa/ | feminine |
| camera | /ˈka.me.ra/ | feminine |
| sala | /ˈsa.la/ | feminine |
The term refers to a division within a building. Depending on the specific function of the space, different words are used, such as a bedroom or a large hall.
Which one should you use?
While stanza is a general term for any room, camera specifically refers to a bedroom. The word sala is used for larger, more formal rooms, such as a living room or a hall.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
All three forms, stanza, camera and sala, are feminine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
The word stanza is pronounced /ˈstan.tsa/. It has two syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- The word camera is the root for the English word 'camera' used in photography, as early devices were essentially dark rooms.
- The English word 'stanza' for a verse of poetry comes from the Italian stanza, because a poet 'stops' or pauses at the end of each section.
- The word sala has Germanic roots, originating from the Lombardic word for 'hall', which is quite different from the Latin-based 'stanza'.
Examples in context
- La stanza è buia.The room is dark.This sentence uses stanza to describe the lighting in a room.Tatoeba #3861062 by Guybrush88, translation #2002544 by bichodebola
- Vai in camera tua!Go to your room!This sentence uses camera to direct someone to their bedroom.Tatoeba #2582553 by Guybrush88, translation #1908577 by Spamster
- La stanza è calda.The room is hot.This sentence uses stanza to describe the temperature in a room.Tatoeba #5593884 by Guybrush88, translation #762151 by CK
- Buongiorno, vorrei prenotare una stanza per tre notti, per favore.Good morning, I would like to book a room for three nights, please.
- Vieni nella mia camera, guardiamo un film insieme!Come to my room, let's watch a movie together!
- 2799 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Giulia and Francesco are looking for a place to stay in a small pension.
- GiuliaFrancesco, hai visto la nostra stanza?Francesco, have you seen our room?
- FrancescoNo, Giulia, cerchiamo ancora.No, Giulia, let's keep looking.
- GiuliaSpero che la stanza sia pronta.I hope the room is ready.
- FrancescoLa stanza è sicuramente disponibile.The room is surely available.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “room” translations and entries stanza, camera, sala, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries camera, sala, stanza, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
