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"Divorced" in Italian: divorziato/a
divorziato/a
Divorced in Italian is divorziato/a (dee-vor-TSYAH-toh / dee-vor-TSYAH-tah). Sono divorziato/a states your status. Il divorzio is the noun for the divorce itself.
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How to pronounce divorziato/a
Say it
dee-vor-TSYAH-toh
/di.vorˈtsja.to/
Divorziato: dee-vor-TSYAH-toh. Stress TSYAH. Soft z like ts. Four syllables.
"Divorced" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| divorziato / divorziata | divorced (m/f) Status adjective. | Status adjective. |
| sono divorziato/a | I am divorced Self-description. | Self-description. |
| genitori divorziati | divorced parents Family talk. | Family talk. |
| dopo il divorzio | after the divorce Noun phrase nearby. | Noun phrase nearby. |
How to use divorziato/a in real life
- 1Filling a form
Stato civile: divorziato.
Marital status: divorced.
Masculine form on paperwork.
- 2Catching up carefully
Mia cugina è divorziata da due anni.
My cousin has been divorced for two years.
Feminine divorziata.
- 3Introducing yourself
Sono divorziato e vivo da solo.
I'm divorced and I live alone.
Sono divorziato.
Mistakes English speakers make with divorziato/a
Incorrect: Sono divorced.
Correct: Sono divorziato / divorziata.
Use the Italian adjective.
Incorrect: Lei è divorziato.
Correct: Lei è divorziata.
Feminine subject → divorziata.
Good to know
Status questions can feel private; many Italians offer divorziato/a only when relevant. Forms still list stato civile. Tone matters more than the word—neutral and brief is polite.
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ChatPal
Io ora sono divorziato, così sai.
I'm divorced now, just so you know.
You
Grazie per dirtelo. Anch'io sono divorziata da poco.
Thanks for telling me. I got divorced recently too.
ChatPal
Se vuoi parlarne, ci sono.
If you want to talk about it, I'm here.
You
Va bene. Per ora un caffè basta.
Okay. For now a coffee is enough.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Divorced" in Italian
How do you say divorced?
Divorziato / divorziata.
I am divorced?
Sono divorziato / sono divorziata.
The divorce (noun)?
Il divorzio.
Agreement?
Match gender: lui divorziato, lei divorziata.
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