Scozia
/ˈskɔt.t͡sja/feminine
The English word Scotland is translated into Italian as Scozia.
Scozia is the name used for the constituent country of the United Kingdom located to the north of England.
Meaning: constituent country of the United Kingdom to the north of England (name)
Which one should you use?
While Scozia is the most common way to refer to the country, the variant Scozzia is also used and is universally understood throughout Italy.
How does it change in a sentence?
When saying you are in or moving to Scotland, use the preposition in without an article, such as in Scozia. To express possession or origin related to Scotland, use the articulated preposition della (which is the combination of di and la).
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables and the stress is on the first syllable: /ˈskɔt.tsja/.
Did you know?
- The word Scozia may share a hidden linguistic connection with the Ancient Greek word skotĭ́ā, which means 'darkness' or 'shadow'.
- When referring to the Scottish highlands in Italian, the phrase le Highlands is used, keeping the English name rather than translating it.
- The Italian word scozzese can be used to describe not only someone from Scozia but also certain types of patterns, like 'tartan'.
Examples in context
- È ancora in Scozia?Are you still in Scotland?This sentence is useful for asking if someone is still in the location of Scozia.Tatoeba #1155624 by Guybrush88, translation #1155621 by CN
- Com'è la Scozia d'estate?What's Scotland like in summer?This sentence is useful for asking about the qualities of Scozia during the summer.Tatoeba #6679307 by Guybrush88, translation #24368 by orcrist
- Sua sorella vive in Scozia.Her sister lives in Scotland.This sentence is useful for stating that someone's sister resides in Scozia.Tatoeba #1803068 by Guybrush88, translation #1803070 by CM
- La Scozia è un paese dalle meraviglie naturaliScotland is a country of natural wonders
- Sogno di visitare la Scozia un giorno.I dream of visiting Scotland one day.
- La Scozia è famosa per il suo paesaggio mozzafiato.Scotland is famous for its breathtaking scenery.
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Example conversation
Lorenzo and Giulia are looking at a map of Europe.
- LorenzoLa Scozia è molto grande.Scotland is very large.
- GiuliaSì, ma è anche bellissima.Yes, but it is also beautiful.
- LorenzoVorrei visitare la Scozia l'anno prossimo.I would like to visit Scotland next year.
- GiuliaTi piacerebbe molto, Lorenzo.You would love it, Lorenzo.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “scotland” translations and entries Scozia, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Scozia, scozia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
