Italian · People & Family
"Woman" in Italian: donna
la donna
Woman in Italian is la donna (lah DON-nah), feminine: una donna, le donne. Signora is the polite title when you address someone.
At a conference
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How to pronounce donna
Say it
lah DON-nah
/ˈdɔn.na/
DON-nah, stress on DON. Double n. Donne is DON-neh.
"Woman" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la donna | the woman Adult female. | Adult female. |
| una donna | a woman Introducing someone. | Introducing someone. |
| le donne | the women Plural. | Plural. |
| quella donna | that woman Pointing out someone. | Pointing out someone. |
How to use donna in real life
- 1At a conference
Una donna del team presenta il progetto.
A woman from the team is presenting the project.
Una donna.
- 2On the street
Quella donna ha perso gli occhiali.
That woman has lost her glasses.
Quella donna.
- 3History class
Le donne in questa foto sono operaie.
The women in this photo are workers.
Le donne plural.
Mistakes English speakers make with donna
Incorrect: Il donna parla.
Correct: La donna parla.
Donna is feminine: la donna.
Incorrect: Ciao, donna Rossi!
Correct: Buongiorno, signora Rossi!
Address people with signora, not donna + surname.
Good to know
Donna is the neutral noun for woman. In greetings, Italians switch to signora for respect. Media and politics talk about diritti delle donne as a set phrase.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Finding someone in a crowded lobby
ChatPal
Cerco una donna con una sciarpa blu.
I'm looking for a woman with a blue scarf.
You
La donna vicino alla porta? Ha i capelli corti.
The woman by the door? She has short hair.
ChatPal
Sì, è quella donna. Grazie!
Yes, it's that woman. Thanks!
You
Vuoi che chiami la donna o aspettiamo qui?
Do you want me to call the woman or shall we wait here?
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FAQ
Common questions about "Woman" in Italian
What is the plural of donna?
Le donne.
Is donna a title?
No. Use signora to address someone politely.
How do I say a woman?
Una donna.
What about ragazza?
Ragazza is girl/young woman. Donna is adult woman.
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