scienza
/ˈʃɛn.t͡sa/feminine
The English word "science" translates to Italian as scienza.
scienza refers to the collective discipline of learning acquired through the scientific method. When you are talking about science as a general concept or a field of study, you typically use the definite article la to form la scienza. Additionally, the phrase scienza e tecnologia is used to mean "science and technology".
Meaning: collective discipline of learning acquired through the scientific method (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
While scienza is the singular form, the plural form le scienze is commonly used when referring to the various branches of science or scientific studies.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ˈʃɛn.tsa/. It has two syllables, and the stress is on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- The word scienziato for 'scientist' is a relatively modern creation. Before the 19th century, people who practiced scienza were more often called filosofi naturali or 'natural philosophers'.
- The term scienza is the root of the Italian word coscienza, meaning 'consciousness' or 'conscience'. This links the idea of 'knowing' with the internal awareness of one's own mind.
- Galileo Galilei, the father of modern scienza, wrote his most important scientific works in Italian rather than Latin to make his findings accessible to a wider public.
Examples in context
- È scienza di base.That's basic science.This sentence is useful for describing basic science using scienza.Tatoeba #5129151 by Guybrush88, translation #5074852 by Hybrid
- A Tom piace la scienza.Tom likes science.This sentence shows how to say someone likes science using scienza.Tatoeba #6703563 by Guybrush88, translation #6645862 by CK
- Non mi piace la scienza.I do not like science.This sentence shows how to say one does not like science using scienza.Tatoeba #2032176 by Guybrush88, translation #24007 by CC
- La scienza è uno strumento fondamentale per comprendere il mondo.Science is a fundamental tool for understanding the world.
- Sono appassionato delle scienze fin da bambino.I've been passionate about science since I was a child.
- Le mie conoscenze scientifiche mi aiutano a risolvere problemi complessi.My scientific knowledge helps me solve complex problems.
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Example conversation
Giulia and Alessandro are discussing their favorite school subjects.
- GiuliaQual è la tua materia preferita?What is your favorite subject?
- AlessandroA me piace molto la scienza.I really like science.
- GiuliaAnche a me piace la scienza!I like science too!
- AlessandroStudiamo insieme allora, Giulia.Let's study together then, Giulia.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “science” translations and entries scienza, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
