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"Computer" in Italian: computer
il computer
Computer in Italian is il computer (eel kom-PYOO-ter), masculine, same spelling as English. Plural is often i computer (invariable) in everyday Italian.
At the office
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How to pronounce computer
Say it
eel kom-PYOO-ter
/komˈpju.ter/
kom-PYOO-ter, Italian vowels but English-like stress on PYOO.
"Computer" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| il computer | the computer Desktop or laptop in general. | Desktop or laptop in general. |
| un computer | a computer Buying or mentioning one. | Buying or mentioning one. |
| al computer | on/at the computer Working online. | Working online. |
| computer portatile | laptop Portable computer. | Portable computer. |
How to use computer in real life
- 1At the office
Il computer è lento stamattina.
The computer is slow this morning.
Il computer as subject.
- 2Studying
Studio italiano al computer ogni sera.
I study Italian on the computer every evening.
Al computer for the activity.
- 3Shopping
Cerco un computer leggero per viaggiare.
I'm looking for a light computer for travel.
Un computer when shopping.
Mistakes English speakers make with computer
Incorrect: La computer è nuova.
Correct: Il computer è nuovo.
Computer is masculine in Italian.
Incorrect: Lavoro in computer.
Correct: Lavoro al computer.
Use al computer for on the computer.
Good to know
Italians use computer freely alongside PC and portatile. In cafés you will hear gente al computer with an espresso—remote work vocabulary is fully everyday.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Fixing a frozen screen
ChatPal
Il computer non risponde. Hai provato a riavviare?
The computer isn't responding. Have you tried restarting?
You
Sì. Il computer si blocca su questa pagina.
Yes. The computer freezes on this page.
ChatPal
Allora chiudiamo i programmi e spegniamo il computer.
Then let's close the programs and shut down the computer.
You
Ok. Se il computer riparte, salvo subito tutto.
Ok. If the computer starts again, I'll save everything right away.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Computer" in Italian
Is computer masculine?
Yes: il computer, un computer.
How do I say on the computer?
Al computer.
What is a laptop called?
Often computer portatile, or just portatile.
Do I change the plural?
Many speakers keep i computer unchanged.
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