Torino
/toˈri.no/feminine
The English phrase 'Turin' is translated into Italian as Torino.
Torino is the name of the city in Piedmont.
Meaning: city in Piedmont (name)
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables and the stress is on the 2nd syllable: /toˈri.no/.
Did you know?
- Torino is often called la città magica or 'the magic city' due to its reputation as a center for occultism and the legendary 'white' and 'black' magic triangles.
- If you are discussing the history of the Italian monarchy, you will find that Torino served as the first capital of the unified Kingdom of Italy.
- The name Torino derives from the ancient Celtic tribe known as the Taurini, who lived in the area before the Romans arrived.
Examples in context
- Non vivo a Torino.I don't live in Turin.This sentence is useful for expressing where you do not live using Torino.Tatoeba #2463640 by Guybrush88, translation #2463639 by CN
- Non siamo andati a Torino.We did not go to Turin.This sentence is useful for saying you did not go to Torino.Tatoeba #3174439 by Guybrush88, translation #11704073 by WM3DAS
- Torino è la casa della Fiat.Turin is the home of Fiat.This sentence is useful for stating that Torino is the home of Fiat.Tatoeba #7033302 by Guybrush88, translation #7033282 by Hybrid
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Example conversation
Lorenzo and Martina are discussing their travel plans.
- LorenzoHai mai visitato Torino?Have you ever visited Turin?
- MartinaNo, ma vorrei andarci presto.No, but I would like to go there soon.
- LorenzoAllora andiamo a Torino insieme!Then let's go to Turin together!
- MartinaSì, è un'ottima idea, Lorenzo.Yes, that is a great idea, Lorenzo.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “turin” translations and entries Torino, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Torino, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
