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Essential Italian Nouns You Need to Know

Lalo Team·Updated April 17, 2026·3 min read

Nouns make up a large portion of everyday vocabulary. These common Italian nouns will help you name the world around you.

625 nouns found

WordTranslation
cosathing, what
tempotime, weather
annoyear
giornoday
vitalife
uomoman
donnawoman
casahouse, home
mondoworld
paesecountry, village
partepart, side
manohand
occhioeye
acquawater
lavorowork, job
viastreet, way; away
puntopoint, dot
terraearth, ground, land
bambinochild, baby
portadoor
seraevening
mentemind
padrefather
madremother
figlioson, child
testahead
parolaword
momentomoment
nomename
nottenight
sensosense, meaning, direction
bisognoneed
statostate; been (past participle)
postoplace, seat
storiahistory, story
cittàcity
formaform, shape
casocase, chance
gruppogroup
ragazzagirl, girlfriend
ragazzoboy, boyfriend
problemaproblem
amicofriend
corpobody
librobook
ideaidea
forzastrength, force
gentepeople
cuoreheart
scuolaschool
aiutohelp
numeronumber
rispostaanswer, reply
domandaquestion
guerrawar
lucelight
soldimoney
tavolotable
famigliafamily
stradaroad, street
cibofood
giocogame, play
esempioexample
piacerepleasure; to like
fuocofire
ventowind
solesun
lunamoon
stellastar
maresea
montagnamountain
fioreflower
alberotree
pietrastone
animaleanimal
canedog
gattocat
uccellobird
pescefish
panebread
vinowine
lattemilk
caffècoffee
fruttafruit
carnemeat
zuccherosugar
oliooil
piattoplate, dish
cucinakitchen, cooking
pranzolunch
cenadinner
colazionebreakfast
ristoranterestaurant
chiesachurch
museomuseum
teatrotheater
cinemacinema, movie theater
ospedalehospital
medicodoctor
malattiaillness, disease
dolorepain
salutehealth
mortedeath
nascitabirth
amorelove
paurafear
pioggiarain
nevesnow
cielosky
nuvolacloud
estatesummer
invernowinter
primaveraspring
autunnoautumn, fall
mattinamorning
pomeriggioafternoon
mesemonth
settimanaweek
minutominute
secondosecond; according to
orologioclock, watch
domenicaSunday
lunedìMonday
sabatoSaturday
fratellobrother
sorellasister
maritohusband
mogliewife
nonnograndfather
nonnagrandmother
ziouncle
cuginocousin (male)
governogovernment
societàsociety; company
servizioservice
tipotype; kind
informazioneinformation
dirittoright; law
politicapolitics; policy
livellolevel
situazionesituation
leggelaw
risultatoresult
interesseinterest
progettoproject; plan
centrocenter
mercatomarket
condizionecondition
sistemasystem
effettoeffect
partitoparty (political)
produzioneproduction
ricercaresearch; search
esperienzaexperience
culturaculture
processoprocess; trial
rapportorelationship; report
misurameasure; size
movimentomovement
azioneaction
periodoperiod
obiettivoobjective; goal
valorevalue
energiaenergy
spaziospace
piedefoot
lingualanguage; tongue
lagolake
colorecolor
sognodream
vocevoice
festaparty; holiday
regalogift; present
letteraletter
finestrawindow
chiavekey
trenotrain
aereoairplane
viaggiotrip; journey
cameraroom; bedroom
negozioshop; store
musicamusic
filmfilm; movie
sportsport
prezzoprice
sicurezzasafety; security
qualitàquality
sviluppodevelopment
possibilitàpossibility
silenziosilence
coraggiocourage
sangueblood
giardinogarden
pontebridge
isolaisland
boscoforest; woods
campofield
palazzobuilding; palace
scalastaircase; ladder
angolocorner; angle
murowall
tettoroof
pavimentofloor
canzonesong
vacanzavacation; holiday
macchinacar; machine
biciclettabicycle
bigliettoticket
stazionestation
albergohotel
bicchiereglass
verduravegetable
formaggiocheese
salesalt
bottigliabottle
cappellohat
scarpashoe
vestitodress; suit
gonnaskirt
camiciashirt
tascapocket
borsabag; purse
specchiomirror
lettobed
sediachair
lampadalamp
telefonotelephone; phone
giornalenewspaper
rivistamagazine
fotografiaphotograph
disegnodrawing; design
rumorenoise
odoresmell; scent
saporetaste; flavor
sorrisosmile
abbracciohug; embrace
baciokiss
lacrimatear
ricordomemory; souvenir
speranzahope
rabbiaanger; rage
gioiajoy
tristezzasadness
sorpresasurprise
fiduciatrust; confidence
rispettorespect
libertàfreedom; liberty
giustiziajustice
veritàtruth
bugialie
segretosecret
consiglioadvice; council
successosuccess
erroreerror; mistake
sceltachoice
occasioneoccasion; opportunity
pericolodanger
medicinamedicine
universitàuniversity
lezionelesson; class
esameexam
compitotask; homework
professoreprofessor; teacher
studentestudent
soldomoney; penny
bancabank
lavagnablackboard
impiegatoemployee; clerk
clientecustomer; client
ufficiooffice
fabbricafactory
industriaindustry
affaredeal; business
contrattocontract
riunionemeeting
soluzionesolution
propostaproposal
regolarule
poliziapolice
esercitoarmy
pacepeace
elezioneelection
volontàwill; willpower
abitudinehabit
caratterecharacter; personality
aspettoappearance; aspect
crescitagrowth
cambiamentochange
direzionedirection
distanzadistance
velocitàspeed
pesoweight
materiamatter; subject
naturanature
ambienteenvironment
piantaplant
erbagrass; herb
cavallohorse
pelleskin; leather
dentetooth
braccioarm
gambaleg
spallashoulder
ditofinger
ginocchioknee
stomacostomach
schienaback
colloneck
facciaface
nasonose
orecchioear
labbrolip
fronteforehead
guanciacheek
capellohair
polmonelung
ossabone(s)
muscolomuscle
respirobreath
febbrefever
tossecough
feritawound; injury
etàage
gioventùyouth
vecchiaiaold age
matrimoniomarriage; wedding
coppiacouple; pair
nipotegrandchild; nephew/niece
ziaaunt
collegacolleague
capoboss; head
nemicoenemy
stranieroforeigner; stranger
cittadinocitizen
divanosofa, couch
ascensoreelevator, lift
gradinostep, stair
corridoiocorridor, hallway
bagnobathroom, bath
salottoliving room, lounge
cantinacellar, basement
garagegarage
piscinaswimming pool
spiaggiabeach
campagnacountryside, campaign
villaggiovillage
quartiereneighbourhood, district
piazzasquare, plaza
vicoloalley, lane
marciapiedepavement, sidewalk
semaforotraffic light
autostradamotorway, highway
fermatastop (bus/tram)
aeroportoairport
portoport, harbour
confineborder, boundary
regioneregion
capitalecapital city
nazionenation
continentecontinent
oceanoocean
fiumeriver
collinahill
vallevalley
spesashopping, expense
supermercatosupermarket
fornooven, bakery
frigoriferorefrigerator, fridge
microondemicrowave
pietanzadish, course
tazzacup, mug
cucchiaiospoon
forchettafork
coltelloknife
pentolapot, saucepan
padellafrying pan
tovagliatablecloth
tovagliolonapkin
cassettodrawer
armadiowardrobe, closet
scaffaleshelf, bookcase
quadropainting, picture frame
tappetocarpet, rug
cuscinopillow, cushion
pastapasta
risorice
pizzapizza
pomodorotomato
patatapotato
cipollaonion
agliogarlic
condimentodressing, condiment
acetovinegar
burrobutter
uovoegg
pollochicken
manzobeef
maialepork, pig
prosciuttoham
salamesalami
pannacream
yogurtyoghurt
mielehoney
succojuice
birrabeer
acqua mineralemineral water
limonatalemonade
cioccolatochocolate
tortacake, tart
biscottobiscuit, cookie
gelatoice cream
insalatasalad
minestrasoup
brodobroth, stock
computercomputer
schermoscreen
tastierakeyboard
mousemouse (computer)
stampanteprinter
internetinternet
sitowebsite, site
emailemail
messaggiomessage
applicazioneapplication, app
retenetwork, net
programmaprogramme, program
televisionetelevision
canalechannel, canal
radioradio
notizianews, piece of news
titolotitle, headline
capitolochapter
paginapage
paragrafoparagraph
mercoledìWednesday
giovedìThursday
venerdìFriday
gennaioJanuary
febbraioFebruary
marzoMarch
aprileApril
maggioMay
giugnoJune
luglioJuly
agostoAugust
settembreSeptember
ottobreOctober
novembreNovember
dicembreDecember
mattinomorning (early)
mezzogiornomidday, noon
mezzanottemidnight
istanteinstant, moment
durataduration, length
cervellobrain
fegatoliver
renekidney
articolazionejoint
venavein
nervonerve
operazioneoperation, surgery
curatreatment, care
vaccinovaccine
guarigionerecovery, healing
scienzascience
matematicamathematics
fisicaphysics
chimicachemistry
biologiabiology
storiografiahistoriography
geografiageography
filosofiaphilosophy
letteraturaliterature
arteart
architetturaarchitecture
economiaeconomy, economics
psicologiapsychology
sociologiasociology
giurisprudenzajurisprudence, law
ingegneriaengineering
facoltàfaculty, ability
ricercatoreresearcher
laboratoriolaboratory
esperimentoexperiment
presidentepresident
ministrominister
parlamentoparliament
senatosenate
comunemunicipality
sindacomayor
tribunalecourt, tribunal
giudicejudge
avvocatolawyer
sentenzasentence, verdict
criminecrime
furtotheft, robbery
indagineinvestigation, inquiry
provaproof, evidence, test
testimonewitness
vittimavictim
prigioneprison, jail
accusaaccusation, charge
climaclimate
temperaturatemperature
umiditàhumidity
precipitazionerainfall, precipitation
terremotoearthquake
alluvioneflood
incendiofire
inquinamentopollution
riciclaggiorecycling
rifiutiwaste, rubbish
sostenibilitàsustainability
forestaforest
desertodesert
ghiaccioice
valangaavalanche
maremototsunami
vulcanovolcano
suolosoil, ground
paesaggiolandscape, scenery
stipendiosalary, wage
scioperostrike
disoccupazioneunemployment
pensionepension, retirement
colloquiointerview, conversation
curriculumcurriculum vitae, résumé
candidatocandidate, applicant
impresacompany, enterprise
aziendacompany, firm
investimentoinvestment
profittoprofit
perditaloss
bilanciobalance, budget
tassatax
importoamount, sum
fatturainvoice, bill
ricevutareceipt
contoaccount, bill
assegnocheque
debitodebt
calciofootball, soccer; kick
palloneball
squadrateam
allenatorecoach, trainer
campionatochampionship
stadiostadium
tifosofan, supporter
gararace, competition
medagliamedal
campionechampion
palestragym
allenamentotraining, workout
corsarun, race
nuotoswimming
ciclismocycling
tennistennis
escursionehike, excursion
passatempohobby, pastime
svagoleisure, amusement
concertoconcert
magliettaT-shirt
maglionesweater, jumper
giaccajacket, coat
cappottoovercoat
pantalonitrousers, pants
jeansjeans
abitodress, suit, outfit
calzesocks, stockings
guantigloves
sciarpascarf
cinturabelt
collananecklace
orecchinoearring
anelloring
portafogliowallet
ombrelloumbrella
valigiasuitcase
zainobackpack
modafashion
stilestyle
legamebond, tie, link
relazionerelationship, relation
amiciziafriendship
invidiaenvy
gelosiajealousy
orgogliopride
vergognashame, embarrassment
responsabilitàresponsibility
dovereduty, obligation
privilegioprivilege
scopopurpose, aim, goal
motivoreason, motive
causacause, reason
conseguenzaconsequence
metodomethod
principioprinciple, beginning
concettoconcept, idea
teoriatheory
praticapractice
ricchezzawealth, richness
forestierooutsider, stranger
futurofuture
passatopast
presentepresent (time)
attivitàactivity
compagniacompany, companionship
opportunitàopportunity
sfidachallenge
traguardogoal, finish line
progressoprogress
innovazioneinnovation
invenzioneinvention
scopertadiscovery
avventuraadventure
misteromystery
leggendalegend
tradizionetradition
cerimoniaceremony
celebrazionecelebration
commemorazionecommemoration
patrimonioheritage, patrimony
simbolosymbol
identitàidentity
nazionalitànationality

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