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"Church" in Italian: chiesa
la chiesa
Church in Italian is la chiesa (lah KYEH-zah), feminine. In chiesa means in church / at church. Many town centres sit on piazza della chiesa. Plural le chiese.
Sightseeing
Visitiamo la chiesa alle undici.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce chiesa
Say it
lah KYEH-zah
/la ˈkje.za/
Chiesa is KYEH-zah: chie is kyeh, stress on KYEH. Soft s like z between vowels in many accents.
"Church" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la chiesa | the church Default noun. | Default noun. |
| in chiesa | in / at church Location. | Location. |
| piazza della chiesa | church square Town landmark. | Town landmark. |
| le chiese | the churches Plural. | Plural. |
How to use chiesa in real life
- 1Sightseeing
Visitiamo la chiesa alle undici.
We're visiting the church at eleven.
La chiesa.
- 2Quiet request
In chiesa parla a voce bassa.
In church speak quietly.
In chiesa.
- 3Town centre
Ci vediamo in piazza della chiesa.
Let's meet in the church square.
Piazza della chiesa.
Mistakes English speakers make with chiesa
Incorrect: Il chiesa è antica.
Correct: La chiesa è antica.
Chiesa is feminine.
Incorrect: Andiamo al church.
Correct: Andiamo in chiesa / alla chiesa.
Use chiesa.
Good to know
Even non-religious visits treat la chiesa as art and history. Bells set the hour in small towns. Dress codes still matter in major basilicas—shoulders covered.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Planning a short visit before lunch
ChatPal
Entriamo cinque minuti in chiesa?
Shall we go into the church for five minutes?
You
Sì, la chiesa ha degli affreschi belli.
Yes, the church has beautiful frescoes.
ChatPal
Ok. In chiesa non faccio foto col flash.
Ok. In church I won't take flash photos.
You
Giusto. Poi usciamo dalla chiesa e mangiamo.
Right. Then we leave the church and eat.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Church" in Italian
Gender?
Feminine: la chiesa.
At church?
In chiesa.
Plural?
Le chiese.
Cathedral?
Il duomo / la cattedrale—bigger status words.
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