tregua
/ˈtrɛ.ɡwa/
The English word truce is translated into Italian as tregua.
tregua is used to mean a truce, a respite or a break. It can refer to a formal cessation of hostilities or a temporary respite from a difficult or tiring situation.
Meaning: agreement between opposed parties (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ˈtrɛ.ɡwa/. The stress is on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- The Italian word tregua shares a distant linguistic ancestor with the English word 'true'. They both stem from a concept of 'faith' or 'trust' that was once central to any agreement.
- In Italian, tregua is often used to describe a break from the weather, such as a tregua dalla pioggia meaning a 'truce from the rain'.
- Unlike 'truce' in English, which is primarily a noun, tregua is frequently used in the idiomatic expression non dare tregua, meaning 'to give no quarter' or to relentlessly pursue someone.
Examples in context
- L'armistizio fu sottoscritto mettendo fine alla guerraThe truce was signed, ending the war
- Accordiamoci per una tregua e smettiamola di litigareLet's agree on a truce and stop arguing
- Chiedere una tregua.To ask for a truce.
- Abbiamo concordato una breve tregua.We agreed on a brief truce.
- La tregua è stata accettata da tutti.The truce was accepted by everyone.
- Dopo una tregua, i negoziati sono ripresi.After a truce, the negotiations resumed.
Example conversation
Alessandro and Giulia are arguing about where to go for dinner.
- AlessandroNon sono d'accordo con te, Giulia.I don't agree with you, Giulia.
- GiuliaSiamo troppo stanchi per litigare ancora.We are too tired to fight anymore.
- AlessandroHai ragione, facciamo una tregua.You're right, let's call a truce.
- GiuliaVa bene, allora scegliamo insieme.Alright, then let's choose together.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry tregua, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries tregua, CC BY-SA 4.0.
