traduzione
/tra.du(t)ˈt͡sjo.ne/feminine
The English word 'translation' is translated into Italian as traduzione.
traduzione refers to the act of translating between languages.
Meaning: act of translating between languages (noun)
Which one should you use?
While traduzione is the most common and straightforward way to express 'translation', you may also encounter the term versione in certain contexts.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of traduzione is traduzioni.
How do you pronounce it?
/tra.du(t)ˈtsjo.ne/. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable.
Did you know?
- While traduzione is the standard noun, the verb tradurre shares a root with traditore, the Italian word for 'traitor'.
- The word traduzione comes from the Latin word for 'leading across', treating a text like a traveler being guided from one land to another.
- In Italian schools, a versione is specifically a translation from a foreign language into Italian, whereas a tema or traduzione might be used for the reverse.
Examples in context
- La traduzione è precisa.The translation is accurate.This sentence is useful for describing the precision of a traduzione.Tatoeba #3231181 by Guybrush88, translation #3231178 by biber
- Mi serve una traduzione.I need a translation.This sentence is useful for expressing a need for a traduzione.Tatoeba #6797290 by Guybrush88, translation #6110635 by mailohilohi
- È una brutta traduzione.That's a bad translation.This sentence is useful for commenting on the quality of a traduzione.Tatoeba #13071886 by Guybrush88, translation #6196799 by ddnktr
- Mi occupo di traduzione letteraria.I work in literary translation.
- 180 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Giulia is showing Matteo a document she finished working on.
- MatteoGiulia, la tua traduzione è pronta?Giulia, is your translation ready?
- GiuliaSì, ho appena finito la traduzione.Yes, I just finished the translation.
- MatteoOttimo, grazie per la traduzione.Great, thanks for the translation.
- GiuliaDi nulla, Matteo.You're welcome, Matteo.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “translation” translations and entries traduzione, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries traduzione, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
