Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| summit | /ˈsum.mit/ /ˈsam.mit/ |
masculine |
| incontro al vertice | /inˈkon.tro al ˈvɛr.ti.t͡ʃe/ (word by word) | |
| vertice | /ˈvɛr.ti.t͡ʃe/ | masculine |
In Italian, 'summit' refers to an assembly or gathering of national leaders to discuss matters of international significance. While you can use the loanword summit, the term vertice is also used to denote this concept in a diplomatic or political context. Additionally, if you are referring to a physical peak of a mountain, you may use vetta.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase incontro al vertice literally translates to 'meeting at the summit/vertex'.
Which one should you use?
The term vertice is a formal way to describe a political or diplomatic summit. For a physical peak or mountain top, use vetta, which is versatile and can be used in both formal and informal settings.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of vertice is vertici. In a political context, vertici can refer to multiple summits or to the high-ranking officials themselves.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ˈsum.mit/. It has 2 syllables, and the stress is on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- While vertice refers to a diplomatic summit, it is also the standard Italian term for the 'vertex' of an angle in geometry.
- In Italian business or organizational jargon, i vertici is used to refer to the 'top brass' or the highest-ranking executives of a company.
- The Italian word incontro is a 'deverbal' noun, which means it was formed directly from the verb incontrare, meaning 'to meet'.
Examples in context
- La cima del Monte Bianco è il punto più alto delle Alpi.The summit of Mont Blanc is the highest point in the Alps.
- I capi di stato si incontreranno in un vertice per discutere la strategia economica.The heads of state will meet in a summit to discuss the economic strategy.
- Durante il vertice diplomatico, i leader discutono questioni cruciali.During the diplomatic summit, the leaders discuss crucial issues.
- Dobbiamo raggiungere la vetta del Monte Amiata!We need to reach the summit of Mount Amiata!
- Ho finalmente raggiunto la vetta del monte! È un panorama meraviglioso!I finally reached the summit of the mountain! The view is stunning!
- Abbiamo raggiunto il picco della montagna al tramonto.We reached the summit of the mountain at sunset.
- I piz delle Dolomiti offrono delle viste incredibili durante l'estate.The peaks of the Dolomites offer incredible views during the summer.
- Il summit internazionale è stato un successo.The international summit was a success.
- Si terrà un summit per il clima.A summit for the climate will be held.
- I leader si riuniscono per il summit.The leaders are gathering for the summit.
Example conversation
Giulia and Alessandro are watching the news together.
- GiuliaGuarda, stanno parlando del prossimo summit.Look, they are talking about the next summit.
- AlessandroDove si terrà quest'anno, Giulia?Where will it be held this year, Giulia?
- GiuliaIl summit sarà a Parigi.The summit will be in Paris.
- AlessandroSpero che raggiungano un accordo, Alessandro.I hope they reach an agreement, Alessandro.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “summit” translations and entries summit, vertice, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (incontro, al, vertice) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries incontro, summit, vertice, CC BY-SA 4.0.
