Italian–English dictionary

luna di miele

The period of time immediately following a marriage.

luna park

A commercially-operated collection of rides, games and other entertainment attractions.

lunaparco

A commercially-operated collection of rides, games and other entertainment attractions.

lunare

(astronomy) Of or pertaining to travel through space between the Earth and the Moon, or exploration and scientific investigation of the Moon.

lunaria

(mineral) A translucent gemstone, an orthoclase feldspar, that has a pearly lustre.

lunario

(astronomy, navigation) A book or table listing nautical, astronomical, astrological or other events for the year; sometimes, but not essentially, containing historical and statistical information.

lunatico

(comparable) Having a lively or volatile character; animated, changeable, quick-witted. [from 17th c.]

lunedì

(US, Canada, informal in UK) On Monday.

luneggiato

Lit by moonlight.

lunghezza d'onda

(physics) The length of a single cycle of a wave, as measured by the distance between one peak or trough of a wave and the next; it is often designated in physics as λ, and corresponds to the velocity of the wave divided by its frequency.

lungimirante

Possessing insight; percipient. [from 20th c.]

lungimiranza

The quality of being considerate about what might happen in the future.

lungo

By the length of; in a line with the length of; lengthwise next to.

lungo passo

(countable) A long step in walking.

lungomare

The waterfront of a seaside town.

luogo

A particular geographic region.

luogo comune

A platitude or cliché.

luogo di lavoro

The place where someone works.

luogo di nascita

The location where a person was born.

luogo natio

The place that is one's home.

luogotenente

(military) The lowest junior commissioned officer rank(s) in many military forces, often Army and Marines.

lupanare

A house of prostitution.

lupino

Wolfish (all senses); wolflike.

lupo

A large canid, Canis lupus, once found throughout forested areas of northern Europe, Asia and America; it shares a common ancestry with the domestic dog.

lupo di mare

A sailor accustomed to the sea.

lupo mannaro

(mythology) A person who is transformed or can transform into a wolf or a wolflike human, often said to do so during a full moon.

lupus

(pathology) Any of a number of autoimmune diseases, the most common of which is systemic lupus erythematosus.

lurido

Unclean; covered with or containing unpleasant substances such as dirt or grime.

lusiade

Of or pertaining to ancient Roman province of Lusitania, its people or culture.

lusinga

(countable) An instance of excessive praise.

lusingare

(transitive) To charm, delight or captivate.

lusitana

Of or pertaining to ancient Roman province of Lusitania, its people or culture.

lusitano

Of or pertaining to ancient Roman province of Lusitania, its people or culture.

lussazione

The act of dislocating, or putting out of joint; also, the condition of being thus displaced.

lussuosamente

In a manner that involves luxury; in an expensive or indulgent manner.

lussuoso

Very fine in quality and comfortable.

lussureggiante

(of vegetation) Dense, teeming with life; luxuriant.

lussuria

A feeling of strong desire, especially such a feeling driven by sexual arousal.

lussurioso

Given to excessive sexual activity and debauchery.

lustrare

(transitive) To shine; to make a surface very smooth or shiny by rubbing, cleaning, or grinding.

lustro

A period of five years.

luterana

(Christianity) A member of any of the Christian churches which identify with the theology of Martin Luther.

luterano

(Christianity) Of or pertaining to the theology of Martin Luther (1483–1546) or his followers, or the Lutheran church.

Lutetia

(astronomy) 21 Lutetia, a main belt asteroid.

lutezio

A chemical element (symbol Lu) with an atomic number of 71, a silvery-white metal which resists corrosion in dry air.

lutto

The state of being bereaved; deprivation; especially the loss of a relative by death.

lux

In the International System of Units, the derived unit of illuminance or illumination; one lumen per square metre. Symbol: lx

ma

However, although, nevertheless, on the other hand (introducing a clause contrary to prior belief or in contrast with the preceding clause or sentence).

ma dai?

(informal) Indicating surprise at, or requesting confirmation of, some new information; to express skepticism.

ma va?

Disdainful indication that something is obvious.

macaira

Any species of game fish belonging to either of the genera Tetrapturus or Makaira, with a crested dorsal fin and a pointed, spear-like projection of the upper jaw.

Macao

A city, special administrative region, and peninsula in China, west of Hong Kong.

maccheronata

(literature) A work of macaronic character.

maccheroni

(uncountable) A type of pasta in the form of short tubes, typically boiled and served in soup, with a sauce, or in melted cheese; a dish of this. [from 18th c.]

maccheronico

(literature) Written in a hodgepodge mixture of two or more languages.

macchia

A small flaw which spoils the appearance of something, a stain, a spot.

macchia d'alberi

A small clump of trees or bushes.

macchia di sangue

A spot or area that has been discolored by having absorbed blood.

macchiare

(transitive) To tarnish something, especially someone's reputation.

macchietta

(informal) An amusing person.

macchiettato

Decorated or colored in blotches.

macchina

(US, Canada, Philippines, AU, NZ) A type of motor vehicle designed to move on the ground under its own stored power and intended to carry a driver, a small number of additional passengers, and a very limited amount of other load.

macchina da caffè

Any of several different types of kitchen apparatus used to brew and filter coffee.

macchina da guerra

A literal or metaphorical force or object regarded as unstoppable, that will crush all in its path.

macchina da scrivere

A device, at least partially mechanical, used to print text by pressing keys that cause type to be impressed through an inked ribbon onto paper.

macchina del caffè

Any of several different types of kitchen apparatus used to brew and filter coffee.

macchina fotografica

(photography) A device for taking still or moving pictures or photographs.

macchina per scrivere

A device, at least partially mechanical, used to print text by pressing keys that cause type to be impressed through an inked ribbon onto paper.

macchinalmente

In a mechanical manner, mindlessly, thoughtlessly, automatically, without thinking.

macchinatore

A person who plots.

macchinazione

Something made up, an invention.

macchinoso

Not easily managed or handled; awkward; clumsy.

macchiolina

A tiny spot or particle, especially of dirt.

macedone

Of or pertaining to Macedonia or its people or language.

Macedonia

(historical) An ancient Greek kingdom in Southeast Europe in the Balkans, located to the north of Thessaly, comprising the Greek city of Thessaloniki and its surroundings.

macedoniana

(countable) A person from Macedonia (in any sense).

macedoniano

(countable) A person from Macedonia (in any sense).

macellaia

A person who prepares and sells meat (and sometimes also slaughters the animals).

macellaio

A person who prepares and sells meat (and sometimes also slaughters the animals).

macellare

(transitive) To slaughter (animals) and prepare (meat) for market.

macello

A confused, muddled, or messed-up condition or state; a ridiculously chaotic situation; confusion or chaos regarded as the normal state.

macerie

Rubble, wreckage, scattered remains of something destroyed.

macete

A sword-like tool used for cutting large plants with a chopping motion, or used as a weapon.

machete

A sword-like tool used for cutting large plants with a chopping motion, or used as a weapon.

Machiavelli

Niccolò Machiavelli (1469-1527), Italian statesman and writer, whose work The Prince (1532) advises that acquiring and exercising power may require unethical methods.

machiavelliano

Related to the philosophical system of Niccolò Machiavelli.

machiavellico

Attempting to achieve goals by cunning, scheming, and unscrupulous methods, especially in politics.

machismo

exaggerated masculinity

macho

(informal) Masculine in an overly assertive or aggressive way.

macigno

A large mass of stone detached from the surrounding land.

macilento

Angular, bony, and lean.

macina

(engineering) A revolving disk or cone with abrasive surfaces used to grind hard products in a grinder or mill.

macinare

(transitive) To reduce to smaller pieces by crushing with lateral motion.

macinato

A specific degree of pulverization of coffee beans.

macinatoio

The building housing such a grinding apparatus; also, any similar building that houses a similarly material activity (such as weaving, fulling, dying, etc.); the place of business comprising such a building and its outbuildings and grounds.

macinino

(US, dated) An old, dilapidated or unpretentious automobile.

macis

A spice obtained from the outer layer of the kernel of the fruit of the nutmeg.

maciulla

(countable) A wooden implement shaped like a large knife used to separate the valuable fibres of flax or hemp by beating them and scraping from it the woody or coarse portions.

maciullare

(transitive) To change, mutilate, or disfigure by cutting, tearing, rearranging, etc.

macola

An uneven patch of color or discoloration.

macrocosmo

(philosophy) A complex structure, such as a society, considered as a single entity that contains numerous similar, smaller-scale structures.

macroeconomia

The study of the entire economy in terms of the total amount of goods and services produced, total income earned, the level of employment of productive resources, and the general behavior of prices.

macromolecola

(organic compound, biochemistry) A very large molecule, especially used in reference to large biological polymers (e.g. nucleic acids and proteins).

macroscopico

(archaic) Bellowing; disagreeably clamorous; sounding loudly and harshly.

macula

An uneven patch of color or discoloration.

maculato

Marked with dots or spots, spotted.

Madagascar

An island and country off the east coast of Africa. Official name: Republic of Madagascar. Capital: Antananarivo.

madama

(uncountable, slang) The police.

Maddalena

A en given name.

madeleine

A French type of small gateau or sponge cake, often shaped like an elongated scallop shell.

madia

A cabinet, closet, or other piece of furniture with shelves intended for storing cookware, dishware, or food; similar cabinets or closets used for storing other items.

madido

In a state between dry and wet; moderately wet; moist.

madiere

(nautical) Across the vessel sideways, i.e. in a direction at right angles to the fore-and-aft line of the vessel.

Madonna

(Christianity, sometimes with definite article) Synonym of Mary, mother of Jesus, especially in Catholic contexts.

Madrid

A province of the Community of Madrid, Spain. Capital: Madrid.

Madride

A province of the Community of Madrid, Spain. Capital: Madrid.

madrina

(by extension) Any generous benefactor.

maelstrom

A large and violent whirlpool.

maestà

The quality of being impressive, great, dignified, powerful, sovereign, or any combination thereof.

maestoso

High, tall, having great height or stature.

maestra

(chiefly, music) A master in some art, especially a composer or conductor.

maestrevole

Executed in the manner of a master; showing competence and skill; masterful.

maestrevolmente

(archaic) In a masterful manner; competently, masterfully.

maestria

skillfulness or ease of ability.

maestro

(chiefly, music) A master in some art, especially a composer or conductor.

maestro d'ascia

(nautical) A senior rating in ships responsible for all the woodwork onboard; in the days of sail, a warrant officer responsible for the hull, masts, spars and boats of a ship, and whose responsibility was to sound the well to see if the ship was making water.

Mafia

A social deduction party game modelling a conflict between an informed minority (the mafia) and an uninformed majority (the innocents). Each player is secretly assigned a role within one of these teams, and the innocents attempt to identify the mafia members before they are all "murdered".

mafioso

A member of a criminal or street gang.

magari

(often, as disjunct) Barring unforeseen circumstances, it is hoped that (while generally also indicating acceptance of God's will).

magazzino

A store or supply of anything.

magenta

Having the color of fuchsia, fuchsine, light purple.

maggesare

(transitive) To make land fallow for agricultural purposes.

maggese

(agriculture, uncountable) Ground ploughed and harrowed but left unseeded for one year.

maggio

The fifth month of the Gregorian calendar, following April and preceding June.

maggiolino

(UK, Australia, NZ) A small car, the Volkswagen Beetle (original version made 1938–2003, similar models made 1997–2010 and since 2011).

maggiordomo

The chief male servant of a household who has charge of other employees, receives guests, directs the serving of meals, and performs various personal services.

maggiore

older, greater than another in age or seniority.

maggiorenne

A person of legal age.

Maghi

(Christianity) Chiefly preceded by the (three): the wise men who visited and gave gifts to the baby Jesus at the Epiphany (traditionally considered to be three in number and sometimes named Balthazar, Caspar, and Melchior, but the Bible does not state how many there were or their names).

Magi

(Christianity) Chiefly preceded by the (three): the wise men who visited and gave gifts to the baby Jesus at the Epiphany (traditionally considered to be three in number and sometimes named Balthazar, Caspar, and Melchior, but the Bible does not state how many there were or their names).

magiaro

A person from the former Kingdom of Hungary, during the Austro-Hungarian Empire, regardless of that person's ethnicity.

magicamente

In a magical manner; by magic, or as if by magic.

magico

Magical or fairylike.

magio

(chiefly, fantasy) A magician, wizard, sorcerer, witch, warlock or mystic.

magione

A large luxurious house or building, usually built for the wealthy.

magistrale

A postgraduate degree which aims to assist students in developing a mastery for a particular academic field or profession.

magistralmente

(archaic) In a masterful manner; competently, masterfully.

magistrevolmente

(archaic) In a masterful manner; competently, masterfully.

maglia

(clothing) A lightweight shirt without buttons, usually with short sleeves and no collar. Often made of cotton and frequently bears a picture or slogan.

magliare

(transitive) To attach or fasten (one thing to another) by string or the like.