Italian · Real conversations
How to say “Is this the right word?” in Italian
Check whether your choice of vocabulary fits a particular situation.
È la parola giusta?
Is this the right word?
Show the word, then give the sentence or context where you want to use it.
Use it in three situations
Choosing an adjective
È la parola giusta?
Is this the right word?
Checking a work term
È la parola giusta per un messaggio formale?
Is this the right word for a formal message?
Learning a useful expression
È la parola giusta in questa frase?
Is this the right word in this sentence?
What to watch for
A dictionary meaning alone cannot tell you whether a word suits every context.
Read the whole expression before replacing a detail. The natural wording may use a different order or construction from the English sentence.
Your turn
Imagine repairing a conversation. Say this in Italian: Is this the right word for a formal message?
Reveal a sample reply
È la parola giusta per un messaggio formale?
Is this the right word for a formal message?
Build a useful exchange
Check a meaning and leave with something you can use.
This expression in other languages
A note on speaking Italian
Use tu with friends and Lei with someone you address formally. A request with vorrei or potrebbe can soften the tone; it still helps to say what you need clearly. The examples label the situation so you can choose the appropriate relationship.
Read doubled consonants distinctly and keep the written accents. The English translation explains the intended message; Italian often chooses a different construction rather than matching each English word.
