Italian · Body & Health
"Anxiety" in Italian: ansia
l'ansia
Anxiety in Italian is l'ansia (AHN-syah), feminine. Ho ansia means I feel anxious. Un attacco di ansia is a panic-style wave of anxiety.
Before an exam
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How to pronounce ansia
Say it
AHN-syah
/ˈan.sja/
Ansia: AHN-syah. Soft s, two clear syllables. L'ansia elides the article.
"Anxiety" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| l'ansia | anxiety The feeling or condition. | The feeling or condition. |
| ho ansia | I feel anxious Everyday self-report. | Everyday self-report. |
| un attacco di ansia | an anxiety attack Intense short episode. | Intense short episode. |
| ansia da prestazione | performance anxiety Before a test or talk. | Before a test or talk. |
How to use ansia in real life
- 1Before an exam
Ho un po' di ansia prima dell'esame.
I have a bit of anxiety before the exam.
Ho + ansia.
- 2Doctor visit
L'ansia mi toglie il sonno da settimane.
Anxiety has been stealing my sleep for weeks.
L'ansia as subject.
- 3Friend check-in
Se l'ansia sale, respira piano con me.
If the anxiety rises, breathe slowly with me.
L'ansia in advice.
Mistakes English speakers make with ansia
Incorrect: Ho lo ansia.
Correct: Ho l'ansia. / Ho ansia.
Ansia takes l' or often drops the article after ho.
Incorrect: Sono ansia.
Correct: Ho ansia. / Sono ansioso/a.
Ansia is a noun; use ho ansia or the adjective ansioso.
Good to know
Italians talk about ansia casually before flights, dates, and exams—without making it a clinical label every time. Friends may say calmati or andiamo a prendere aria. For ongoing distress, mi sento male and a doctor visit are still the honest path.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Calming nerves before a job interview
ChatPal
Hai ansia per il colloquio?
Are you anxious about the interview?
You
Sì, l'ansia mi fa parlare troppo veloce.
Yes, anxiety makes me talk too fast.
ChatPal
Allora ripassiamo piano, senza ansia.
Then let's review slowly, without anxiety.
You
Ok. Se l'ansia torna, mi fermo un secondo.
Ok. If the anxiety returns, I'll pause a second.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Anxiety" in Italian
How do I say I feel anxious?
Ho ansia or sono ansioso/a.
Gender?
Feminine: l'ansia.
Anxiety attack?
Un attacco di ansia.
Is stress the same?
Lo stress overlaps, but ansia is more fear-tinged worry.
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