Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| uniforme | /u.niˈfor.me/ | masculine |
| divisa | /diˈvi.za/ | feminine |
Both uniforme and divisa refer to a distinctive outfit used to identify members of a group. You can use the phrase abbigliamento da lavoro to refer to work uniforms, and the specific term for a school uniform is uniforme scolastica. Additionally, the word uniforme can function as an adjective meaning consistent or unvarying.
Which one should you use?
While uniforme is a general term for any uniform, divisa is used more specifically for the official, standardized clothing of police, military or other formal institutions.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The word uniforme is a homonym. It functions as both a masculine noun and an adjective. As a masculine noun, its plural is uniformi. The word divisa is a feminine noun, and its plural is divise.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of uniforme is /u.niˈfor.me/, with the stress on the 3rd of 4 syllables.
Did you know?
- In Italy, school uniforms uniformi scolastiche are extremely rare in state schools. Most students wear their own clothes, making the term more common in descriptions of private schools or foreign systems.
- In historical Italian contexts, a divisa was not just clothing but could refer to a motto or a heraldic device used to identify a noble family.
- The term divisa is also used in a sporting context to describe the team kit or jersey worn by athletes during a match.
Examples in context
- Si è tolta l'uniforme.She took off her uniform.The first sentence is useful for describing someone taking off their uniforme.Tatoeba #8279522 by Guybrush88, translation #7386339 by CH
- Dov'è la mia uniforme?Where's my uniform?The second sentence is useful for asking about the location of a uniforme.Tatoeba #13383831 by Guybrush88, translation #2647781 by CK
- Tom si mise l'uniforme.Tom changed into his uniform.The third sentence is useful for describing someone putting on their uniforme.Tatoeba #3491172 by Guybrush88, translation #2643292 by CK
- L'ufficiale indossava una bellissima uniforme blu scuro.The officer was wearing a beautiful dark blue uniform.
- Hai visto la nuova divisa della nostra squadra di calcio? È fantastica!Have you seen our soccer team's new uniform? It's fantastic!
- Tutti gli impiegati devono indossare l'abbigliamento da lavoro durante le ore di servizio.All employees must wear their work uniforms during working hours.
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Example conversation
Alessandro and Giulia are talking about Alessandro's job at the airport.
- AlessandroDomani devo indossare la mia uniforme.Tomorrow I have to wear my uniform.
- GiuliaTi piace come ti sta?Do you like how it looks on you?
- AlessandroSì, l'uniforme è molto professionale.Yes, the uniform is very professional.
- GiuliaHai ragione, Alessandro.You are right, Alessandro.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “uniform” translations and entries uniforme, divisa, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
