Italian–English dictionary

interessamento

(uncountable, by extension, about human emotional state) The feeling of being compelled, drawn in, connected to what is happening, interested in what will happen next.

interessante

Arousing or holding the attention or interest of someone.

interessare

(transitive) To relate or belong to; to have reference to or connection with; to affect the interest of; to be of importance to.

interessarsi

(transitive, intransitive) To be concerned (about), to have an interest (in); to feel concern (about).

interessato

Involved or responsible.

interesse

That which affects one’s welfare or happiness. A matter of interest to someone.

interesse composto

(banking, finance) Interest, as on a loan or a bank account, that is calculated on the total on the principal plus accumulated unpaid interest.

interesse personale

(American spelling) A proposition or point of view to advocate, especially motivated by self-interest.

interezza

The whole; the complete or amount.

interfaccia

(countable, computing, graphical user interface) A set of resources that modifies the appearance and/or layout of the graphical user interface of a computer program.

interfacciare

(ambitransitive) To connect through an interface.

interfacciarsi

(intransitive) To serve as an interface.

interferenza

The act of interfering with something, or something that interferes.

interferire

(intransitive) To be at odds (with); to disagree or be incompatible

intergalattico

(astronomy) Occurring between galaxies.

interiezione

(grammar) An exclamation or filled pause; a word or phrase with no particular grammatical relation to a sentence, often an expression of emotion.

interiora

(in the plural, figuratively) The (deep) interior of something.

interiore

Within any limits, enclosure, or substance; inside; internal; inner.

interlinea

A thin strip of type metal, used to separate lines of type in printing.

intermediaria

An agent acting as a mediator between sides to facilitate agreement or cooperation.

intermediario

A mediator between a buyer and seller.

intermediazione

(uncountable) Intervention; interposition.

intermedio

Being between two extremes, or in the middle of a range.

intermezzo

Another performance, such as a piece of music or a dance, during this.

interminabile

Having no end.

interminatamente

In an infinite manner; as of anything growing without bounds; endlessly.

intermittente

Stopping and starting, occurring, or presenting at intervals; coming after a particular time span.

intermittentemente

Stopping or starting at intervals.

intermittenza

To flash on and off at regular intervals.

internare

(transitive) To imprison somebody, usually without trial.

internato

A residential school, where the students are housed on-site (the school provides board and lodging as well as education), sometimes involuntarily, typically at a pre-collegiate level.

internauta

(dated) A designer, operator, or technically capable professional user of the Internet.

internazionalmente

In an international manner.

Internet

The global, decentralized network of computers which communicate with one another using the Internet protocol suite, which now forms a vital part of global communication, content sharing, and information exchange systems.

internista

(medicine) A physician who specialises in internal medicine.

interno

(cricket, baseball) A player who plays in the infield, which is the inner portion of the field.

intero

Morally whole; pure; sheer.

interplanetario

Existing or occurring between planets.

interpolazione

(mathematics, science) The process of estimating the value of a function at a point from its values at nearby points.

interponte

(by extension, nautical) A place at the front of the tweendecks of a merchant ship where provisions are stored. [from early 18th c.]

interpretare

(ambitransitive) To do (something) in front of an audience, such as acting or music, often in order to entertain.

interpretazione

The process of interpreting a symbol, a sign or a measuring device.

interprete

One who performs for, or entertains, an audience.

interpungere

(transitive) To add punctuation to.

interpunzione

A set of symbols and marks which are used to clarify meaning in text by separating strings of words into clauses, phrases and sentences; examples include commas, hyphens, and stops (periods).

interrare

(transitive) To hide, or cause to hide, in the earth; to chase into a burrow or den.

interregno

The period of time between the end of a sovereign or political leader's reign and the accession of another.

interrogare

(transitive, intransitive) To request (information, or an answer to a question).

interrogarsi

(intransitive) To ask a question.

interrogativamente

In an interrogative manner; by means of a question.

interrogativo

(grammar) Asking or denoting a question.

interrogatorio

The act of interrogating or questioning; examination by questions; inquiry.

interrogazione

(politics) The act of interpellating (questioning); the period in which government officials are questioned about and explain an act, a policy or a point raised during a debate.

interrompere

(transitive, intransitive) To cause a premature termination of (a fetus); to end a pregnancy before term. [Attested since at least the 19th century.]

interrompersi

(ambitransitive) To disturb or halt (an ongoing process or action, or the person performing it) by interfering suddenly, especially by speaking.

interrotto

Caused to stop for a while; interrupted or delayed.

interruttore

A switch, usually mounted on a wall in a building, used to turn the light or another appliance such as a fan on and off.

interruzione

An interruption to the regular flow or sequence of something.

interscambiabile

Freely substitutable; that may be swapped at will.

intersecarsi

Crossing one another.

interstellare

Between the stars.

interstizio

(typography) A space between printed columns of text.

intervallo

The measure or beat of movement.

intervenire

(intransitive) To become involved in a situation, so as to alter or prevent an action. [with in]

interventismo

(politics) The political practice of intervening in a sovereign state's affairs.

intervento

An interruption; something interjected

intervento chirurgico

(medicine, usually, _, uncountable) A procedure involving major incisions to remove, repair, or replace a part of a body.

intervenzionismo

(politics) The political practice of intervening in a sovereign state's affairs.

intervista

A conversation in person (or, by extension, over the telephone, Internet etc.) between a journalist and someone whose opinion or statements he or she wishes to record for publication, broadcast etc. [from 19th c.]

intervistare

(intransitive) To be interviewed; to attend an interview.

intervistatore

One who interviews.

intervistatrice

One who interviews.

intervocalico

(phonetics) Existing or occurring between vowels.

intesi?

(sometimes, offensive) Used by a speaker to confirm that the listener has understood something said to the latter: did you hear me?, get it?, understood?

intessere

(transitive) To form something by passing lengths or strands of material over and under one another.

intessuto

Fabricated by weaving.

intestazione

(cinematography, television) A piece of text appearing on screen as a subtitle or other part of a film or broadcast, describing dialogue (and sometimes other sound) for viewers who cannot hear.

intestinale

Relating to the intestines.

intestino

(in the plural) The entrails or intestines; the internal organs of the stomach.

intestino crasso

(chiefly, medicine) A part or division of the intestines, usually the large intestine.

intimamente

In an intimate manner.

intimazione

(countable, legal) A written order, issued by a court, ordering someone to do (or stop doing) something.

intimidazione

The act of making timid or fearful or of deterring by threats; the state of being intimidated.

intimidire

(transitive) To bully in an intimidating, bossy, or supercilious way.

intimidito

Frightened into submission.

intimità

The protected interior or inner part of something; the area enclosed as by an embrace. [from 15thc.]

intimo

In a very close relationship.

intingere

(transitive) To lower (a flag), particularly a national ensign, to a partially hoisted position in order to render or to return a salute. While lowered, the flag is said to be “at the dip.” A flag being carried on a staff may be dipped by leaning it forward at an approximate angle of 45 degrees.

intitolare

(transitive, now, informal) To name, to entitle, to call. [from the later 16th c.]

intitolato

(literally) Having a title.

intoccabile

Not able to be touched.

intollerabile

Not sufferable; very difficult or impossible to endure; intolerable, unbearable.

intollerante

One who is narrow-mindedly devoted to their own ideas and groups, and intolerant of (people of) differing ideas, races, genders, religions, politics, etc.

intollerantemente

In an intolerant manner; without toleration.

intolleranza

(medicine) A peculiar individual reaction to a generally innocuous substance or factor.

intonaco

(uncountable) A mixture of lime or gypsum, sand, and water, sometimes with the addition of fibres, that hardens to a smooth solid and is used for coating walls and ceilings; render, stucco.

intonato

Of a pleasant sound.

intonazione

A change in pitch or tone of voice.

intonso

(archaic) White or pale; without colour.

intontire

(transitive) To render less lively; to diminish; to muffle.

intontito

Slowed or weakened, as by drink, sleepiness, etc.

intoppo

(informal) A problem, delay or source of difficulty.

intorbidare

(transitive, of a fluid, especially a liquid) To render turbid by stirring up the dregs or sediment of.

intorno

Here and there; around; in one place and another; up and down. [from before 1150]

intorno a

Near; in the vicinity of.

intorpidire

(transitive) To cause to become numb (physically or emotionally).

intorpidito

Physically unable to feel, not having the power of sensation.

intracranico

Of or pertaining to the brain or inside of the head; within the cranium.

intralciare

(transitive) To contradict (another) or frustrate the plans of.

intrallazzone

Someone who interferes with others; one who is nosy, intrusive or meddlesome.

intramuscolare

Inside a muscle or the muscles.

intrappolare

To entrap; to catch in a snare or trap.

intrappolare con una rete

(transitive) To catch by means of a net.

intrappolato

Held prisoner; not free; confined.

intraprendente

Very able and ingenious in business dealings or social advancement.

intraprendenza

(UK, Irish) Common sense, initiative, resourcefulness. [from early 18th c.]

intraprendere

(intransitive) To start doing or to devote oneself to some task; to set upon.

intrattabile

Given to or marked by an ill-tempered, quarrelsome nature; ill-tempered, cranky, crabby.

intrattenere

(obsolete) to take or keep in one's service; to maintain; to support; to harbour; to keep

intrattenimento

(countable) An activity that is entertaining or amusing, such as dancing, gunning, or fishing.

intrattenitore

A person who entertains others, esp. as a profession, as a singer, actor, presenter, dancer, musician, magician, comedian, etc.

intrauterino

Located or taking place inside the uterus.

intravedere

(transitive, idiomatic) to see for a brief period; to get a glimpse of

intravenoso

Inside the veins.

intrecciare

To twine (things) together.

intrecciarsi

To become twined together.

intreccio

The state or condition of being entangled; intricate and confused involution.

intredima

The break in the working week, usually two days including the traditional holy or sabbath day. Thus in Western countries, Saturday and Sunday.

intrepido

Calmly audacious.

intricato

Difficult or convoluted.

intrico

Matted material; rough massed hair, fibres etc.

intridere

(transitive) To wet copiously, as by opening a sluice

intrigante

having to power to allure

intrigare

(transitive) To entice; to attract.

intrigo

A complicated or clandestine plot or scheme intended to effect some purpose by secret artifice; conspiracy; stratagem.

intrinsecamente

In an inherent way; naturally, innately.

intristire

(intransitive) To lose strength and become weak; to be in a state of weakness or sickness. [from 14th c.]

introdurre

To introduce, add or initiate a person or group of people to an organisation; to give (someone) a share or portion of something.

introdursi

(intransitive) To creep or go stealthily; to come or go while trying to avoid detection, as a person who does not wish to be seen.

introduttivo

Introducing; giving a preview or idea of.

introduzione

(music) The beginning of a musician's playing or singing; entry.

introiti

Money one earns by working or by capitalising on the work of others.

intromissione

The act of interfering with something, or something that interferes.

introspezione

A sight or view of the interior of anything; a deep inspection or view; introspection; frequently used with into.

introvabile

Not findable; that cannot be found.

introverso

(psychology) Of or characteristic of the personality of an introvert: thoughtful, reflective.

intrufolarsi

(intransitive) To creep or go stealthily; to come or go while trying to avoid detection, as a person who does not wish to be seen.

intrugliare

To prepare something by mixing various ingredients, especially to prepare food for cooking.

intruglio

The preparing of a medicine, food or other substance out of many ingredients.

intrusione

The forcible inclusion or entry of an external group or individual; the act of intruding.