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"Tourist" in Italian: turista
il/la turista
Tourist in Italian is turista (too-REE-stah)—same singular for men and women: un turista, una turista. Plural: turisti / turiste.
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How to pronounce turista
Say it
too-REE-stah
/tuˈri.sta/
Turista stresses REE: too-REE-stah.
"Tourist" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| il/la turista | the tourist Default noun. | Default noun. |
| un turista | a tourist (m) Self-label or description. | Self-label or description. |
| i turisti | the tourists Crowds. | Crowds. |
| turismo | tourism The industry. | The industry. |
How to use turista in real life
- 1Asking for help
Scusa, sono un turista: dov'è il duomo?
Excuse me, I'm a tourist: where's the cathedral?
Un turista.
- 2City centre
In agosto i turisti riempiono la piazza.
In August tourists fill the square.
I turisti.
- 3Photo spot
Quella turista chiede una foto al monumento.
That tourist is asking for a photo at the monument.
Turista feminine.
Mistakes English speakers make with turista
Incorrect: Sono un tourist.
Correct: Sono un turista.
Use turista.
Incorrect: Le turisti sono tanti.
Correct: I turisti sono tanti. / Le turiste sono tante.
Match plural gender: turisti / turiste.
Good to know
Italians live with turisti in famous centres year-round. Saying sono un turista politely often gets clearer directions—and sometimes a smile.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Getting directions near a landmark
ChatPal
Sei turista o vivi qui?
Are you a tourist or do you live here?
You
Sono turista per una settimana.
I'm a tourist for a week.
ChatPal
Allora evita i turisti in coda a San Marco a mezzogiorno.
Then avoid the tourists queuing at San Marco at noon.
You
Buon consiglio, vado la mattina presto.
Good advice—I'll go early morning.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Tourist" in Italian
Does turista change for women?
Singular stays turista; article changes (un/una). Plural: turiste.
How do I say I'm a tourist?
Sono un/una turista.
Tourist trap?
Una trappola per turisti, or more naturally un posto troppo turistico.
Related word?
Turismo is tourism; turistico means touristy.
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