How to Say “Table of Contents” in Italian

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sommario
/somˈma.rjo/
The Italian phrase for table of contents is sommario.
sommario is an organized list summarizing a book or document. Depending on the context, it can also refer to a summary or an abstract of a text.
Meaning: organized list summarizing book or document (noun)

Which one should you use?

While sommario is a valid term, indice is the more frequently used word for a table of contents in Italian books. Furthermore, sommario can mean a summary or abstract, whereas indice specifically refers to the list of chapters or sections.

How do you pronounce it?

The pronunciation of sommario is /somˈma.rjo/. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd of 3 syllables.

Did you know?

  • The word indice also means 'index finger' in Italian. This is because the finger is used to point to or find entries in a list.
  • The adjective form sommario can be used to describe a 'summary execution' or a 'summary judgment', mirroring the English use of 'summary' to mean immediate or without ceremony.
  • The word indice is also used in mathematics to describe the 'subscript' of a variable, treating the small character as a pointer or identifier.

Examples in context

  • Il sommario è alla fine del libro.
    The table of contents is at the end of the book.
    This sentence shows the location of the sommario in a book.
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  • Controlla il sommario per trovare il capitolo.
    Check the table of contents to find the chapter.
  • Il sommario di questo rapporto è molto dettagliato.
    The table of contents of this report is very detailed.

Example conversation

Matteo and Chiara are studying a textbook in a library.

  1. Matteo

    Dove posso trovare l'indice dei capitoli?
    Where can I find the index of the chapters?
  2. Chiara

    Guarda il sommario all'inizio del libro, Matteo.
    Look at the table of contents at the beginning of the book, Matteo.
  3. Matteo

    Ah, eccolo! Grazie mille, Chiara.
    Ah, there it is! Thanks a lot, Chiara.
  4. Chiara

    Prego, è molto chiaro.
    You're welcome, it is very clear.

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