Italian · Body & Health
"Finger" in Italian: dito
il dito
Note: plural: le dita
Finger in Italian is il dito (eel DEE-toh), masculine singular. The everyday plural is le dita (feminine plural)—an irregular pattern learners notice fast. Un dito means one finger.
After a kitchen cut
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How to pronounce dito
Say it
eel DEE-toh
/il ˈdi.to/
Dito is DEE-toh, stress on DEE. Plural dita is DEE-tah.
"Finger" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| il dito | the finger Singular. | Singular. |
| le dita | the fingers Irregular plural. | Irregular plural. |
| un dito | a finger / one finger Counting. | Counting. |
| dito indice | index finger Naming a specific finger. | Naming a specific finger. |
How to use dito in real life
- 1After a kitchen cut
Mi sono tagliato un dito.
I cut a finger.
Un dito after a small injury.
- 2At the market
Non toccare il dito sul formaggio!
Don't put your finger on the cheese!
Il dito in a warning.
- 3Typing complaint
Ho il dito dolorante dopo il telefono.
My finger hurts after phone use.
Singular dito for one finger.
Mistakes English speakers make with dito
Incorrect: Ho due diti rotti.
Correct: Ho due dita rotte. / Ho due diti… (rare)
Everyday plural is le dita, not i diti.
Incorrect: La dito è gonfio.
Correct: Il dito è gonfio.
Singular is masculine: il dito.
Good to know
Italians gesture with le dita constantly while talking. The irregular plural le dita is normal at the table and the doctor. For toe, you usually say dito del piede to be clear.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Helping after a paper cut
ChatPal
Hai tagliato il dito?
Did you cut your finger?
You
Sì, solo un dito, niente di grave.
Yes, just one finger, nothing serious.
ChatPal
Metti un cerotto sul dito subito.
Put a bandage on the finger right away.
You
Ok. Il dito non sanguina più.
Ok. The finger isn't bleeding anymore.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Finger" in Italian
Why is the plural le dita?
It's an irregular plural: il dito → le dita in everyday Italian.
How do you say fingers?
Le dita.
What about toes?
Dito del piede, or specify which toe.
Index finger?
Dito indice; thumb is il pollice.
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