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"Same" in Italian: stesso/a
stesso/a
Same in Italian is stesso/a (STEHS-soh / STEHS-sah). It agrees in gender and number: lo stesso treno, la stessa ora, le stesse scarpe. Allo stesso modo means in the same way.
Choosing tickets
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How to pronounce stesso/a
Say it
STEHS-soh / STEHS-sah
/ˈstes.so/
Stesso: STEHS-soh. Double s held. Stessa is STEHS-sah. Stress on STEHS.
"Same" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| stesso / stessa | same (m/f) Agrees with the noun. | Agrees with the noun. |
| lo stesso | the same (thing); me too Also a short reply. | Also a short reply. |
| la stessa cosa | the same thing Very common phrase. | Very common phrase. |
| allo stesso modo | in the same way Comparisons. | Comparisons. |
How to use stesso/a in real life
- 1Choosing tickets
Prendiamo lo stesso treno di ieri.
Let's take the same train as yesterday.
Lo stesso + noun.
- 2Café order
Per me la stessa cosa, grazie.
The same thing for me, please.
La stessa cosa.
- 3Agreeing with a friend
Penso la stessa: meglio restare.
I think the same: better to stay.
Feminine stessa agreeing with idea implied.
Mistakes English speakers make with stesso/a
Incorrect: Voglio il same posto.
Correct: Voglio lo stesso posto.
Use stesso/a, not English same.
Incorrect: La stesso ora.
Correct: La stessa ora.
Feminine noun → stessa.
Good to know
Lo stesso as a standalone reply can mean me too or same here—handy in chats. Agreement is automatic for natives; learners should lock gender to the noun: stesso giorno, stessa settimana.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Matching weekend plans
ChatPal
Io resto a casa sabato. Tu?
I'm staying home Saturday. You?
You
Faccio lo stesso: ho bisogno di riposo.
I'll do the same—I need rest.
ChatPal
Allora la stessa pizza di sempre a cena?
Then the same pizza as always for dinner?
You
Sì, ordiniamo alla stessa ora di ieri.
Yes, let's order at the same time as yesterday.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Same" in Italian
Stesso or stessa?
Match the noun: stesso giorno, stessa sera.
The same thing?
La stessa cosa.
Me too / same here?
Often lo stesso.
Plural?
Stessi / stesse: le stesse regole.
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