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"Without" in Italian: senza
senza
Without in Italian is senza (SEN-tsah). Put it before a noun: senza latte, senza zucchero. Keep senza as its own word.
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How to pronounce senza
Say it
SEN-tsah
/ˈsɛn.tsa/
Senza stresses SEN: SEN-tsah. Soft z like ts. Final a is clear.
"Without" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| senza | without Before nouns and infinitives. | Before nouns and infinitives. |
| senza zucchero | without sugar Coffee and tea orders. | Coffee and tea orders. |
| senza di me / te | without me / you People after di. | People after di. |
| senza dubbio | without a doubt Emphatic agreement. | Emphatic agreement. |
How to use senza in real life
- 1Coffee counter
Un caffè senza zucchero, per favore.
A coffee without sugar, please.
Senza zucchero.
- 2Picnic packing
Partiamo senza l'ombrello oggi.
We're leaving without the umbrella today.
Senza + noun.
- 3Group plan
Non andiamo senza di te.
We're not going without you.
Senza di te.
Mistakes English speakers make with senza
Incorrect: Un caffè without latte.
Correct: Un caffè senza latte.
Use senza, not English without.
Incorrect: Senz'zucchero, grazie.
Correct: Senza zucchero, grazie.
Keep senza as its own word before consonants.
Good to know
Baristas hear senza latte and senza glutine all morning. With people, senza di te sounds warmer than bare senza te in many regions.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Ordering drinks at the bar
ChatPal
Prendi il tè con o senza limone?
Are you taking the tea with or without lemon?
You
Senza limone, grazie.
Without lemon, thanks.
ChatPal
Io lo prendo senza zucchero.
I'll take mine without sugar.
You
Perfetto, stesso ordine.
Perfect, same order.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Without" in Italian
How do I say without milk?
Senza latte.
Without you?
Senza di te (common spoken form).
Position?
Usually before the noun: senza + noun.
Without a doubt?
Senza dubbio.
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