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alien in Italian

alien in Italian is extraterrestre, straniero, forestiero — alien means a being from another planet.

alien in Italian

extraterrestre

adj

Pertaining to extraterrestrial life; typical of an extraterrestrial creature.

straniero

noun

A person, animal, plant, or other thing which is from outside the family, group, organization, or territory under consideration.

straniero

noun

(sometimes, derogatory) A mischievous or suspicious foreigner.

forestiero

noun

(sometimes, derogatory) A mischievous or suspicious foreigner.

alieno

noun

Any life form of extraterrestrial or extradimensional origin.

extraterrestre

noun

Any life form of extraterrestrial or extradimensional origin.

What does "alien" mean?

noun A being from another planet.
"The children dressed up as green aliens with antennae for the school play."
noun A foreign citizen living in a country where they do not hold citizenship.
"As a legal alien, he had to carry his permit whenever he travelled."
adj Very strange or unfamiliar.
"The loud, crowded city felt alien to someone raised in a quiet village."
verb (formal, law) To transfer ownership of property to someone else.
"The owner decided to alien the farm to her daughter by signing the deed."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

alien in a sentence

The children dressed up as green aliens with antennae for the school play.
In the story, a friendly alien lands in a farmer's field.
As a legal alien, he had to carry his permit whenever he travelled.
The new rules make it easier for an alien to apply for work.

Similar words in Italian

alienate exotic extraterrestrial foreign foreigner newcomer noncitizen unknown

Common Italian translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "alien" in Italian?

"alien" in Italian is extraterrestre, straniero, forestiero. alien means: A being from another planet.

How do you use "alien" in a sentence?

Example: "The children dressed up as green aliens with antennae for the school play." In Italian, "alien" is extraterrestre, straniero, forestiero.

Are there other ways to say "alien" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 4 translations listed for "alien": extraterrestre, straniero, forestiero, alieno.

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