Trieste
/triˈɛs.te/feminine
Trieste is the Italian name for the city of Trieste.
Meaning: the city (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
Trieste is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables and the stress is on the second syllable. The IPA pronunciation is /triˈɛs.te/.
Did you know?
- Because it was a Free Port for centuries, Trieste became the primary gateway for coffee entering the Austro-Hungarian Empire, creating a unique coffee house culture that differs from the rest of Italy.
- The city is known as the 'city of the wind' because of the Bora, a powerful northeasterly wind that can reach speeds of over 150 kilometres per hour.
- For a long period of history, the people in Trieste spoke a mixture of Italian, German and Slovenian, reflecting its status as a border city between Latin and Slavic worlds.
Examples in context
- Mi piacerebbe visitare Trieste. Ho sentito che è una città molto affascinante.I would like to visit Trieste. I've heard it's a very charming city.
- Hai mai assaggiato il caffè di Trieste? È delizioso!Have you ever tasted Trieste's coffee? It's delicious!
- Vado a Trieste domani.I am going to Trieste tomorrow.
- Trieste è una città bellissima.Trieste is a beautiful city.
- Ti piace Trieste?Do you like Trieste?
Example conversation
Francesco and Martina are talking about a future trip.
- FrancescoTi piacerebbe visitare Trieste quest'estate?Would you like to visit Trieste this summer?
- MartinaSì, adoro Trieste!Yes, I love Trieste!
- FrancescoAllora prenoto l'hotel per noi.Then I will book the hotel for us.
- MartinaGrazie, Francesco, sei molto gentile.Thank you, Francesco, you are very kind.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “trieste” translations and entries Trieste, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
