Italian · Travel & Getting Around
"Neighborhood" in Italian: quartiere
il quartiere
Neighborhood in Italian is il quartiere (kwar-TYEH-reh), masculine. Plural is i quartieri. People name life by quartiere more than by street.
Meeting a local
Abito in un quartiere tranquillo.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce quartiere
Say it
kwar-TYEH-reh
/kwarˈtjɛ.re/
Quartiere stresses TYEH: kwar-TYEH-reh. Soft qu = kw. Article: eel kwar-TYEH-reh.
"Neighborhood" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| il quartiere | the neighborhood City areas. | City areas. |
| i quartieri | neighborhoods Plural. | Plural. |
| quartiere residenziale | residential neighborhood Quiet areas. | Quiet areas. |
| nel mio quartiere | in my neighborhood Local life. | Local life. |
How to use quartiere in real life
- 1Meeting a local
Abito in un quartiere tranquillo.
I live in a quiet neighborhood.
Un quartiere.
- 2Giving directions
Il mercato è in questo quartiere.
The market is in this neighborhood.
Questo quartiere.
- 3Comparing areas
Quel quartiere è più rumoroso di notte.
That neighborhood is noisier at night.
Quel quartiere.
Mistakes English speakers make with quartiere
Incorrect: La quartiere è bella.
Correct: Il quartiere è bello.
Masculine: il quartiere.
Incorrect: Vivo nel neighborhood.
Correct: Vivo nel quartiere.
Use quartiere.
Good to know
Romans, Milanese, and Neapolitans introduce themselves by quartiere—identity as much as address. Bar loyalty is often neighborhood loyalty.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing where to rent
ChatPal
Ti piace questo quartiere?
Do you like this neighborhood?
You
Sì, il quartiere è vivace ma non troppo caotico.
Yes, the neighborhood is lively but not too chaotic.
ChatPal
C'è un altro quartiere più economico vicino.
There's another cheaper neighborhood nearby.
You
Vediamolo domani.
Let's see it tomorrow.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Neighborhood" in Italian
Gender?
Masculine: il quartiere.
Plural?
I quartieri.
In my neighborhood?
Nel mio quartiere.
Stress?
On TYEH: kwar-TYEH-reh.
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