tesi
/ˈtɛ.zi/feminine
The Italian word for thesis is tesi.
The term tesi refers to a lengthy essay written to establish the validity of a thesis, especially one submitted as a requirement for a university degree. In an academic context, the phrase la tesi di laurea is commonly used to refer specifically to the final thesis required for a degree.
Meaning: lengthy essay written to establish the validity of a thesis, especially one submitted as a requirement for a university degree (noun)
Which one should you use?
Tesina is an informal term that primarily means 'essay' or 'paper' but can refer to a thesis at the high school level.
How does it change in a sentence?
tesi is a feminine singular noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈtɛ.zi/. The word has 2 syllables and the stress is on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- Unlike in some English-speaking systems where a 'thesis' is primarily for a Master's or PhD, in Italy, a tesi di laurea is required for the first undergraduate degree.
- The word tesi is borrowed from the Latin 'thesis', which originally came from the Ancient Greek word θέσις meaning 'a placing' or 'a setting down'.
- A student who has successfully defended their tesi may be awarded lode, meaning 'praise', which adds a high honor to their degree.
Examples in context
- Devo scrivere la tesi.I have to write the thesis.This sentence is useful for expressing the necessity of writing your tesi.Tatoeba #10885226 by dnnywld, translation #10895511 by Eccles17
- Ho una tesi da scrivere.I have a thesis to write.This sentence is useful for stating that you have a tesi to write.Tatoeba #7078643 by Guybrush88, translation #4198387 by CK
- Ha finito di scrivere la tesi?Have you finished writing your thesis?This sentence is useful for asking if someone has finished writing their tesi.Tatoeba #2421912 by Guybrush88, translation #326502 by CK
- Sto scrivendo la mia tesi di laureaI am writing my undergraduate thesis
- Ho presentato il mio elaborato scientifico all'esameI submitted my thesis/dissertation for the examination
- Finalmente ho completato il mio lavoro di laurea!I finally completed my thesis/final project!
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Example conversation
Chiara and Alessandro are talking about their university studies in a cafe.
- ChiaraQuando inizierai la tua tesi?When will you start your thesis?
- AlessandroLa mia tesi sarà molto lunga.My thesis will be very long.
- ChiaraTi serve aiuto per la tesi?Do you need help with the thesis?
- AlessandroGrazie, Chiara, ma sono molto occupato.Thanks, Chiara, but I am very busy.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “thesis” translations and entries tesi, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries tesi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
