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"Princess" in Italian: principessa
la principessa
Princess in Italian is la principessa (preen-chee-PEHS-sah), feminine. Una principessa for one. In fairy tales she often meets il principe.
Bedtime story
La principessa apre la porta del castello.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce principessa
Say it
preen-chee-PEHS-sah
/prin.tʃiˈpes.sa/
Principessa stresses PEHS: preen-chee-PEHS-sah. Soft c like ch. Double s held.
"Princess" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la principessa | the princess Royalty and stories. | Royalty and stories. |
| una principessa | a princess One person. | One person. |
| principessa ereditaria | crown princess Titles. | Titles. |
| vestita da principessa | dressed as a princess Costume play. | Costume play. |
How to use principessa in real life
- 1Bedtime story
La principessa apre la porta del castello.
The princess opens the castle door.
La principessa.
- 2Carnival costume
Mia figlia vuole vestirsi da principessa.
My daughter wants to dress as a princess.
Da principessa.
- 3Museum audio guide
Qui abitava una principessa del Settecento.
A eighteenth-century princess lived here.
Una principessa.
Mistakes English speakers make with principessa
Incorrect: Il principessa è gentile.
Correct: La principessa è gentile.
Principessa is feminine.
Incorrect: La princess abita lì.
Correct: La principessa abita lì.
Use principessa, not English princess.
Good to know
La principessa fills Italian children's books, Carnevale costumes, and castle tours. Adults use it playfully—sembra una principessa—for elegant outfits. Pair with principe in classic tales, but keep each word clear on its own page.
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Costume shopping before Carnival
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Cerchi un vestito da principessa?
Are you looking for a princess dress?
You
Sì, una principessa moderna, non troppo rosa.
Yes, a modern princess, not too pink.
ChatPal
Questa corona da principessa è leggera.
This princess crown is light.
You
Perfetto, la prendiamo.
Perfect, we'll take it.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Princess" in Italian
How do you say princess?
La principessa.
Prince?
Il principe—different word.
Plural?
Le principesse.
Dress-up?
Vestirsi da principessa.
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