superstizione
/su.pers.titˈt͡sjo.ne/feminine
The English word "superstition" is superstizione in Italian.
superstizione is a noun referring to a belief considered irrational, unfounded or guided by fear and ignorance.
Meaning: a belief considered irrational, unfounded, or guided by fear and ignorance (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of superstizione is superstizioni. If you need to use the adjective "superstitious", use the masculine form superstizioso or the feminine form superstiziosa.
How do you pronounce it?
/su.pers.titˈtsjo.ne/. The word has 5 syllables and the stress is on the 4th syllable.
When do people say it?
To express the specific superstition of avoiding walking under ladders, use the phrase non passare sotto le scale.
Did you know?
- While many cultures avoid the number 13, Italians have a strong superstizione regarding the number 17, which is often viewed as unlucky because its Roman numeral XVII is an anagram of VIXI, meaning 'I have lived' or 'my life is over'.
- To counter a superstizione, Italians often use the gesture of le corna, making the horn sign with their fingers to ward off the 'evil eye'.
- The Italian word superstizione shares a root with the word superstite, which means 'survivor'.
Examples in context
- La superstizione è la religione dei folli.Superstition is the religion of fools.Tatoeba #13138365 by Guybrush88, translation #7285128 by Hybrid
- Una superstizione così ridicola non esiste più.Such a ridiculous superstition no longer exists.Tatoeba #3279919 by Guybrush88, translation #41454 by Swift
- La superstizione è la religione delle menti deboli.Superstition is the religion of feeble minds.Tatoeba #13136742 by Guybrush88, translation #714848 by Scott
- Le superstizioni sono ancora radicate nella cultura italiana.Superstitions are still deeply rooted in Italian culture.
- Quali sono le superstizioni italiane?What are the Italian superstitions?
- Cosa si dice sul malocchio in Italia?What do they say about the evil eye in Italy?
- Le superstizioni italiane rappresentano una parte importante della nostra culturaItalian superstitions represent an important part of our culture
Example conversation
Lorenzo and Giulia are talking about breaking a mirror at home.
- LorenzoHai paura di quella superstizione?Are you afraid of that superstition?
- GiuliaNo, non credo in questa superstizione.No, I don't believe in this superstition.
- LorenzoPerò molti pensano che sia vera.But many people think it is true.
- GiuliaÈ solo una vecchia superstizione, Lorenzo.It is just an old superstition, Lorenzo.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “superstition” translations and entries superstizione, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
