Italian · Travel & Getting Around
"Town square" in Italian: piazza
la piazza
Town square in Italian is la piazza (PYAHT-tsah), feminine. Plural le piazze. In piazza means in the square—Italy's classic meeting point.
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How to pronounce piazza
Say it
PYAHT-tsah
/ˈpjat.tsa/
Piazza stresses PYAHT: PYAHT-tsah. Double z like ts. Soft p.
"Town square" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la piazza | the square / plaza Town centre. | Town centre. |
| in piazza | in the square Meeting place. | Meeting place. |
| piazza principale | main square Orientation. | Orientation. |
| le piazze | the squares Plural. | Plural. |
How to use piazza in real life
- 1Meeting friends
Ci vediamo in piazza alle sette.
We'll meet in the square at seven.
In piazza.
- 2Tourist tip
La piazza ha una fontana al centro.
The square has a fountain in the centre.
La piazza.
- 3Evening stroll
Di sera la piazza si riempie di gente.
In the evening the square fills with people.
La piazza.
Mistakes English speakers make with piazza
Incorrect: Il piazza è grande.
Correct: La piazza è grande.
Feminine: la piazza.
Incorrect: Aspettiamo nello square.
Correct: Aspettiamo in piazza.
Use piazza, not English square.
Good to know
La piazza is social infrastructure—aperitivo, protests, markets. Naming the square (Piazza Navona) is how locals give directions.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Finding each other before aperitivo
ChatPal
Sei già in piazza?
Are you already in the square?
You
Sì, vicino alla fontana della piazza.
Yes, near the square's fountain.
ChatPal
Arrivo. La piazza è piena stasera.
I'm coming. The square is full tonight.
You
Ho preso un tavolo fuori.
I grabbed an outside table.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Town square" in Italian
Gender?
Feminine: la piazza.
In the square?
In piazza.
Plural?
Le piazze.
Main square?
Piazza principale / la piazza del paese.
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