Umbria
/ˈum.brja/feminine
Umbria is the Italian name for the region of Umbria in Italy.
It is a feminine proper noun.
Meaning: region of Italy (name)
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables and the stress is on the first syllable. It is pronounced /ˈum.brja/.
Did you know?
- In Italian, the word ombra means 'shade' or 'shadow', but in a bar or restaurant it is common slang for a small glass of chilled white wine.
- While many Italian regions are famous for coastal scenery, Umbria is known as the 'green heart of Italy' because it is one of the few major regions without a coastline.
- The name Umbria is derived directly from the Umbri, an ancient Italic people who lived in the area long before the Roman Empire reached its height.
Examples in context
- L'Umbria è una regione bellissima.Umbria is a beautiful region.
- Voglio visitare l'Umbria quest'estate.I want to visit Umbria this summer.
- Il cuore verde dell'Italia è l'Umbria.The green heart of Italy is Umbria.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their travel plans.
- FrancescoTi piace l'Umbria?Do you like Umbria?
- SofiaSì, è la mia regione preferita.Yes, it is my favorite region.
- FrancescoAllora ci andiamo insieme?Then shall we go there together?
- SofiaOttima idea, Francesco!Great idea, Francesco!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “umbria” translations and entries Umbria, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Umbria, CC BY-SA 4.0.
