stile
/ˈsti.le/masculine
The English word 'style' is translated into Italian as stile.
stile refers to the manner of creating, doing or presenting something, particularly in the context of art or architecture. In some informal contexts, Italian speakers may use the borrowed English word Look to refer specifically to a person's outfit or overall style.
Meaning: manner of creating, doing, or presenting something, especially a work of architecture or art (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
stile is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈsti.le/. The word has 2 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- The English word 'style' and the Italian stile are actually distant cousins. They both trace their ancestry back to the Latin word stilus, which referred to a pointed tool used for writing on wax tablets.
- In many parts of Italy, if someone says 'Che stile!', they are not just commenting on beauty. It can be an exclamation of admiration for a clever or particularly ingenious way of solving a problem.
- Italian uses stile in the term stile libero, which refers to both the freestyle stroke in swimming and the concept of improvisational freedom in art.
Examples in context
- È il mio stile.It's my style.This sentence is useful for saying 'It's my style.' using stile.Tatoeba #6931365 by Guybrush88, translation #5366201 by CK
- Non è il suo stile.It's not your style.This sentence is useful for saying 'It's not your style.' using stile.Tatoeba #1664120 by Guybrush88, translation #1664103 by Spamster
- Non è il mio stile.It's not my style.Tatoeba #5765976 by Guybrush88, translation #1664102 by Spamster
- Il suo stile è unicoHer style is unique
- La sua eleganza nel vestireHis/her elegance in dressing
- Mi piace il tuo stileI like your style
- Hai un look fantastico!You have a fantastic look!
- Segui sempre le ultime modeYou always follow the latest trends
- 70 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Alessandro and Chiara are looking at a new art gallery.
- AlessandroGuarda che stile incredibile hanno queste sculture!Look what an incredible style these sculptures have!
- ChiaraSì, lo stile è davvero particolare.Yes, the style is truly particular.
- AlessandroTi piace questo stile minimalista?Do you like this minimalist style?
- ChiaraSì, Alessandro, è molto elegante.Yes, Alessandro, it is very elegant.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “style” translations and entries stile, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries stile, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
