Italian · Emotions & Descriptions
"Free (no cost)" in Italian: gratis
gratis
Note: also: gratuito/a
Free (no cost) in Italian is gratis (GRAH-tees). L'ingresso è gratis means entry is free. Gratuito/a is a related note—use gratis as the headword.
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How to pronounce gratis
Say it
GRAH-tees
/ˈɡra.tis/
Gratis: GRAH-tees. Stress GRAH. Clear t. Two syllables. Same form for all genders.
"Free (no cost)" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| gratis | free (no cost) Core invariable word. | Core invariable word. |
| è gratis | it's free Price talk. | Price talk. |
| ingresso gratis | free entry Museums and events. | Museums and events. |
| gratuito / gratuita | free of charge Note only—not the headword. | Note only—not the headword. |
How to use gratis in real life
- 1Museum Sunday
Oggi l'ingresso è gratis.
Today entry is free.
È gratis.
- 2App offer
Il primo mese è gratis, poi si paga.
The first month is free, then you pay.
È gratis.
- 3Street sample
Vuoi un assaggio? È gratis.
Want a taste? It's free.
Short reply.
Mistakes English speakers make with gratis
Incorrect: È free oggi.
Correct: È gratis oggi.
Use gratis.
Incorrect: Only say gratuito for this headword.
Correct: È gratis. (Gratuito is a note.)
Headword is gratis.
Good to know
Shop windows shout GRATIS in red. Musei often have first-Sunday gratis entry. Free as in available is libero—not this sense. Keep gratis for price zero.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Checking a festival ticket
ChatPal
Il concerto in piazza è gratis?
Is the square concert free?
You
Sì, è gratis—servono solo i posti.
Yes, it's free—you just need seats.
ChatPal
Allora andiamo presto.
Then let's go early.
You
Ok, porto una coperta.
Okay, I'll bring a blanket.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Free (no cost)" in Italian
How do you say free (no cost)?
Gratis.
It's free?
È gratis.
Gratuito?
Related note—prefer gratis here.
Free as in available?
Libero/a—different sense.
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