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"Retired" in Italian: in pensione
in pensione
Retired in Italian is in pensione (een pen-SYOH-neh). Sono in pensione means I am retired. Andare in pensione means to retire. Keep the full phrase in pensione.
Café introduction
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How to pronounce in pensione
Say it
een pen-SYOH-neh
/in penˈsjo.ne/
In: een. Pensione: pen-SYOH-neh. Soft s like z; stress SYOH. Three syllables after in.
"Retired" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| in pensione | retired Status phrase. | Status phrase. |
| sono in pensione | I am retired Self-description. | Self-description. |
| andare in pensione | to retire The transition. | The transition. |
| pensionato / pensionata | retiree Person noun/adjective. | Person noun/adjective. |
How to use in pensione in real life
- 1Café introduction
Mio padre è in pensione da cinque anni.
My father has been retired for five years.
È in pensione.
- 2Career chat
L'anno prossimo vado in pensione.
Next year I'm retiring.
Vado in pensione.
- 3Form field
Occupazione: in pensione.
Occupation: retired.
Bare phrase.
Mistakes English speakers make with in pensione
Incorrect: Sono retired.
Correct: Sono in pensione.
Use in pensione.
Incorrect: Sono pensione.
Correct: Sono in pensione.
Need the preposition in.
Good to know
In pensione is everyday status talk; pensionato/a names the person. Bar tables of retirees are a morning institution. Papers still ask for pensione details for benefits—keep the phrase ready.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Catching up about work
ChatPal
Lavori ancora o sei già in pensione?
Are you still working or already retired?
You
Sono in pensione da marzo—che liberazione.
I've been retired since March—what a relief.
ChatPal
Bravo. Viaggi di più adesso?
Nice. Do you travel more now?
You
Sì, finalmente.
Yes, finally.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Retired" in Italian
How do you say retired?
In pensione.
I am retired?
Sono in pensione.
To retire?
Andare in pensione.
Retiree noun?
Pensionato / pensionata.
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