campione
/kamˈpjo.ne/
The English phrase 'sample' is translated into Italian as campione.
Campione refers to a small part or quantity of something that is used to represent the whole. Depending on the context, it can also mean 'champion'.
Which one should you use?
In Italian, the word campione can mean both 'sample' and 'champion', depending on the context.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of campione is campioni.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables and the stress is on the 2nd syllable: /kamˈpjo.ne/.
Did you know?
- In Italian, calling someone a campione in a sarcastic tone is a common way to tell them they have made a clumsy mistake.
- The word campione shares the same root as 'champion' and 'field', stemming from the Latin 'campus' which means 'level ground'.
- While campione means 'sample', the act of sampling a food or drink in a shop is often described using the verb assaggiare, which focuses on the taste rather than the specimen.
Examples in context
- Ora vorremmo avere alcune torce campione.We would now like to have some sample flashlights.This sentence is useful for requesting several torce in the form of campione.Tatoeba #3382095 by Guybrush88, translation #29825 by AlanF_US
- Fu eseguita una datazione al carbonio sul campione per determinare la sua età.Carbon dating was performed on the sample to determine its age.This sentence shows how to use campione when referring to a specimen for carbon dating.Tatoeba #3280142 by Guybrush88, translation #950927 by darinmex
- Il dottore analizzò il campione di sangue per verificare la presenza di anemia.The doctor analyzed the blood sample for anemia.This sentence demonstrates the use of campione when discussing a blood sample.Tatoeba #5051518 by Guybrush88, translation #27912 by vxern
- Il campione è stato inviato per analisi.The sample has been sent for analysis.
- Potete inviarmi un campione del prodotto?Can you send me a sample of the product?
- Dammi un campioncino del profumo che stai usando!Give me a little sample of the perfume you're wearing!
- Hai un campioncello di questo gelato fantastico?Do you have a tiny sample of this amazing gelato?
- Vorrei fare un assaggio di questo vino locale.I would like to have a sample of this local wine.
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Example conversation
Alessandro and Martina are at a perfume shop.
- AlessandroPosso avere un campione di questo profumo?Can I have a sample of this perfume?
- MartinaCertamente, Alessandro, te ne do subito uno.Certainly, Alessandro, I will give you one right away.
- AlessandroGrazie, voglio provarlo a casa per un giorno.Thanks, I want to try it at home for a day.
- MartinaIl campione è gratuito, Martina te lo prepara.The sample is free, Martina is preparing it for you.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry campione, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries campione, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
