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"Temple" in Italian: tempio
il tempio
Temple in Italian is il tempio (TEHM-pyoh), masculine. Plural i templi. Visitare un tempio is a common travel plan.
Sightseeing
Il tempio apre alle nove per i visitatori.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce tempio
Say it
TEHM-pyoh
/ˈtɛm.pjo/
Tempio stresses TEHM: TEHM-pyoh. Soft t. The i before o is quick.
"Temple" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| il tempio | the temple Default noun. | Default noun. |
| tempio antico | ancient temple Ruins and tours. | Ruins and tours. |
| i templi | the temples Plural. | Plural. |
| visita al tempio | temple visit Itineraries. | Itineraries. |
How to use tempio in real life
- 1Sightseeing
Il tempio apre alle nove per i visitatori.
The temple opens at nine for visitors.
Il tempio.
- 2History walk
Quel tempio romano è ancora in piedi.
That Roman temple is still standing.
Quel tempio.
- 3Photo stop
Davanti al tempio non si parla a voce alta.
In front of the temple you don't speak loudly.
Al tempio.
Mistakes English speakers make with tempio
Incorrect: La tempio è chiuso.
Correct: Il tempio è chiuso.
Masculine: il tempio.
Incorrect: Visitiamo il temple.
Correct: Visitiamo il tempio.
Use tempio, not English temple.
Good to know
Tempio covers ancient ruins and living places of worship—follow local dress and quiet rules. Tempio and chiesa are not interchangeable.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Planning a morning visit
ChatPal
Andiamo prima al tempio o al museo?
Shall we go to the temple or the museum first?
You
Al tempio, prima che faccia caldo.
To the temple, before it gets hot.
ChatPal
Ok. Il tempio chiede le spalle coperte.
Ok. The temple asks for covered shoulders.
You
Porto una sciarpa.
I'll bring a scarf.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Temple" in Italian
Gender?
Masculine: il tempio.
Plural?
I templi.
At the temple?
Al tempio.
Temple vs church?
Tempio ≠ chiesa — different buildings and contexts.
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