rustico
/ˈrus.ti.ko/
The English phrase 'rustic' can be translated into Italian as rustico. If unsure, use rustico. Wiktionary also lists agreste.
Meaning: country-styled (adj)
Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA |
|---|---|
| rustico | /ˈrus.ti.ko/ |
| agreste | /aˈɡrɛs.te/ |
When used as an adjective, the term means 'country-styled'.
Which one should you use?
While rustico is a neutral or even positive way to describe a style, the noun campagnolo can be used pejoratively to mean 'country bumpkin' or 'hillbilly'.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective rustico must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. Use rustica for feminine singular nouns, rustici for masculine plural nouns and rustiche for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ˈrus.ti.ko/. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- The word rustico is often used in Italian cuisine to describe a savory pie or tart made with a shortcrust pastry.
- The term rustico descends from the Latin rūsticus, which originates from the Proto-Italic word rowos meaning 'country' or 'countryside'.
- Avoid using rustico to describe a person's personality, as it can unintentionally imply they are coarse or unrefined in a social setting.
Examples in context
- Il piatto è rustico.The dish is rustic.This sentence is useful for seeing how to describe a dish using rustico.Tatoeba #10490332 by Guybrush88, translation #12274103 by Miktsoanit
- Il piatto è rustico?Is the dish rustic?This sentence is useful for asking a question about a dish using rustico.Tatoeba #10490333 by Guybrush88, translation #12274104 by Miktsoanit
- Questa casa ha uno stile molto rustico.This house has a very rustic style.This sentence is useful for describing the style of a house using rustico.Tatoeba #10490330 by Guybrush88, translation #12274107 by Miktsoanit
- Questo ristorante offre piatti rustici e genuini.This restaurant offers rustic and genuine dishes.
- Hanno arredato la casa con uno stile contadino molto affascinante.They decorated the house with a charming peasant-style.
Example conversation
Chiara and Lorenzo are looking at a furniture catalog together.
- ChiaraTi piace questo tavolo di legno?Do you like this wooden table?
- LorenzoSì, mi piace molto il suo aspetto rustico.Yes, I really like its rustic look.
- ChiaraSarebbe perfetto per la nostra cucina.It would be perfect for our kitchen.
- LorenzoConcordo, Lorenzo lo comprerà domani.I agree, Lorenzo will buy it tomorrow.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “rustic” translations and entries rustico, agreste, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries agreste, rustico, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
