Italian · People & Family
"Adult" in Italian: adulto / adulta
l'adulto / l'adulta
Adult in Italian is l'adulto (ah-DOOL-toh) masculine and l'adulta feminine. Ticket desks contrast adulto with bambino or ragazzo.
Buying tickets
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How to pronounce adulto / adulta
Say it
ah-DOOL-toh
/aˈdul.to/
Adulto stresses DOOL: ah-DOOL-toh. Soft d. Adulta is ah-DOOL-tah.
"Adult" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| l'adulto / l'adulta | the adult (m/f) Default noun. | Default noun. |
| biglietto adulto | adult ticket Museums, trains. | Museums, trains. |
| da adulto | as an adult Looking back. | Looking back. |
| contenuti per adulti | adult content Age ratings. | Age ratings. |
How to use adulto / adulta in real life
- 1Buying tickets
Due biglietti adulto e uno bambino.
Two adult tickets and one child.
Biglietto adulto.
- 2Family talk
Ora è un adulto: decide da solo.
Now he's an adult: he decides alone.
Un adulto.
- 3Cinema rating
Il film è solo per adulti.
The film is adults only.
Per adulti.
Mistakes English speakers make with adulto / adulta
Incorrect: Sono un adult.
Correct: Sono un adulto / un'adulta.
Use adulto/adulta.
Incorrect: Il adult paga di più.
Correct: L'adulto paga di più.
Elide: l'adulto.
Good to know
On Italian transport, adulto pricing kicks in earlier than some visitors expect—check age cutoffs. Adulto also marks responsibility in family conversations.
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At a museum ticket window
ChatPal
Quanti biglietti adulto ti servono?
How many adult tickets do you need?
You
Due adulti, per favore.
Two adults, please.
ChatPal
Ok: due adulti e basta?
Ok: two adults and that's it?
You
Sì, grazie.
Yes, thanks.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Adult" in Italian
Masculine and feminine?
Adulto / adulta.
Adult ticket?
Biglietto adulto.
Vs teenager?
Adolescente is teenager; adulto is adult.
Pronunciation?
ah-DOOL-toh.
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