Italian · Emotions & Descriptions
"Boring" in Italian: noioso/a
noioso/a
Boring in Italian is noioso for masculine and noiosa for feminine (noy-OH-zoh / noy-OH-zah). Un film noioso is a boring movie. Che noia! means what a bore!
Lecture hallway
La lezione è stata noiosa.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce noioso/a
Say it
noy-OH-zoh
/noˈjo.zo/
Noioso is noy-OH-zoh: stress OH. The s is like English z.
"Boring" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| noioso / noiosa | boring (m / f) Gendered adjective. | Gendered adjective. |
| che noia! | what a bore! Reaction. | Reaction. |
| molto noioso | really boring Emphasis. | Emphasis. |
| noiose / noiosi | boring (plural) Agreement. | Agreement. |
How to use noioso/a in real life
- 1Lecture hallway
La lezione è stata noiosa.
The lecture was boring.
Noiosa with lezione.
- 2Series review
Il secondo episodio è noioso.
The second episode is boring.
Noioso.
- 3Waiting room
Questa attesa è noiosa.
This wait is boring.
Noiosa matches attesa.
Mistakes English speakers make with noioso/a
Incorrect: La riunione è noioso.
Correct: La riunione è noiosa.
Match gender.
Incorrect: Il film è boring.
Correct: Il film è noioso.
Use noioso.
Good to know
Noioso is frank; soften with un po' lento or non il massimo about a friend's project. Che noia covers traffic and bureaucracy, not only entertainment. A person who is a bore can be una persona noiosa.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Leaving a dull museum wing
ChatPal
Trovi noiosa questa sala?
Do you find this room boring?
You
Un po' noiosa, sì: andiamo avanti.
A bit boring, yes: let's move on.
ChatPal
La prossima mostra sarà meno noiosa.
The next exhibit will be less boring.
You
Spero. Se è noiosa, usciamo a prendere aria.
I hope so. If it's boring, we'll go get some air.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Boring" in Italian
Noioso vs annoiato?
Noioso describes something boring; annoiato means you feel bored.
Gender forms?
Noioso/noiosa; noiosi/noiose.
What a bore?
Che noia!
I'm bored?
Mi annoio / sono annoiato/a.
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