How to Say "Satan" in Italian

Satana

/ˈsa.ta.na/masculine

The English phrase "Satan" is translated into Italian as Satana.

Satana is used as the proper name for the Devil.

Meaning: the Devil (name)

Which one should you use?

While Satana is the proper name, il Diavolo is the more common way to refer to the Devil as a title or figure.

Satana is a masculine noun.

The pronunciation is /ˈsa.ta.na/. It has 3 syllables, and the stress is on the 1st syllable.

While Satana is a formal name, Italians often use il maligno (the evil one) to refer to the Devil. This allows speakers to avoid saying the name of the entity directly, reflecting an ancient superstition about attracting bad luck.
The word diavolo is a linguistic relative of the English word 'devil', but it shares a root with the Greek diabolos, meaning 'slanderer' or 'accuser'. This emphasizes the role of Satana as a legal prosecutor in heaven.
In Italian folklore, the phrase fare il diavolo a quattro means to create a huge scene or cause a great commotion, rather than performing a ritual for Satana.

Fai un passo indietro, Satana!
Step back, Satan!
This sentence is useful for showing how to address Satana directly.
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Lo spirito di Satana si risveglia.
The spirit of Satan reawakens.
This sentence is useful for describing the spirit of Satana.
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Non oggi, Satana.
Not today, Satan.
This sentence is useful for using Satana in a common idiomatic expression.
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Non si fa il diavolo a quattro!
Don't make a big fuss!
Sembri proprio il diavolo!
You look just like the devil!
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