Città del Vaticano
/t͡ʃitˈta‿d.del va.tiˈka.no/feminine
The English phrase Vatican City is translated into Italian as Città del Vaticano.
Città del Vaticano is used to refer to the state or territory.
Meaning: state (name)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase Città del Vaticano literally translates to 'City of the Vatican'.
Which one should you use?
While Città del Vaticano refers specifically to the state or territory, il Vaticano is often used more broadly to refer to the Holy See or the institution of the papacy.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun Città is feminine, which dictates the gender of any adjectives used to describe the city.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of Città del Vaticano is /tʃitˈta‿d.del va.tiˈka.no/. It has 6 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- The term Vaticano is derived from the Latin 'Vaticanus', which is linked to 'vaticinium', meaning 'prophecy' or 'soothsaying'.
- While Città del Vaticano is the name of the state, the Latin phrase Status Civitatis Vaticanae is still used in official diplomatic documents.
- Because Città del Vaticano is an enclave, Italian law and the laws of the city are so closely linked that some Italian taxes are applied to services within the state.
Examples in context
- Ci sono due stati indipendenti in Italia: San Marino e Città del Vaticano.There are two independent states within Italy: San Marino and the Vatican City.This sentence is useful for noting the two independent states within Italy: San Marino and Città del Vaticano.Tatoeba #7034004 by Guybrush88, translation #7033315 by Hybrid
- La Città del Vaticano, con i suoi 0,44 km², è lo Stato più piccolo del mondo.Vatican City with its 0.44 km² is the world's smallest state.This sentence is useful for stating that Città del Vaticano is the smallest state in the world.Tatoeba #4722436 by Guybrush88, translation #510920 by Robroy
- La Santa Sede e lo Stato della Città del Vaticano costituiscono una realtà unica nel panorama internazionale.The Holy See and the State of Vatican City constitute a unique reality in the international landscape.
- La Città del Vaticano si trova all'interno di Roma.Vatican City is located inside Rome.
Example conversation
Sofia and Matteo are looking at a map of Rome.
- SofiaDove si trova la Città del Vaticano?Where is Vatican City located?
- MatteoÈ proprio qui, all'interno di Roma.It is right here, inside Rome.
- SofiaÈ incredibile che sia uno Stato a sé.It's incredible that it is a state on its own.
- MatteoSì, è un posto molto speciale.Yes, it is a very special place.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “vatican city” translations and entries Città del Vaticano, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
