When talking about "pagina" in Italian, we're referring to a side of a piece of paper, like a page in a book or a document. It's a fundamental word for anyone learning Italian, especially when you start reading or writing.
For example, if you're reading a book, you might say "Sto leggendo la pagina venti" (I am reading page twenty). Or, if you're writing a letter, you might say "Ho riempito una intera pagina con la mia scrittura" (I have filled an entire page with my writing).
It's a straightforward noun, and its usage is very similar to how "page" is used in English. Just remember that in Italian, nouns have a gender, and "pagina" is feminine.
§ What 'pagina' means
The Italian word 'pagina' (pronounced PAH-jee-nah) is a feminine noun. It means 'page' in English. This is a very common and practical word you'll encounter constantly, whether you're reading a book, looking at a document, or browsing online.
- DEFINITION
- A side of a leaf of paper.
Think of any situation where you'd use the word 'page' in English, and 'pagina' is very likely the Italian equivalent. It's straightforward and doesn't have many tricky alternative meanings, which is good news for A1 learners!
§ When to use 'pagina'
You'll use 'pagina' when referring to a single side of a sheet of paper in a book, notebook, magazine, or any document. It's also used for web pages. Here are some common scenarios:
- Reading a book: "Ho letto una pagina." (I read a page.)
- Referring to a specific location in a text: "Vai a pagina dieci." (Go to page ten.)
- Discussing a website: "Questa pagina web è interessante." (This web page is interesting.)
- Writing notes: "Scrivi sulla prossima pagina." (Write on the next page.)
§ Examples of 'pagina' in use
Let's look at some practical examples to see how 'pagina' fits into sentences. Pay attention to how it pairs with other words.
Ho letto l'ultima pagina del libro.
(I read the last page of the book.)
Per favore, apri il quaderno a pagina venti.
(Please open the notebook to page twenty.)
Cerca le informazioni su questa pagina internet.
(Look for the information on this internet page.)
La prima pagina del giornale ha una grande notizia.
(The first page of the newspaper has big news.)
As you can see, 'pagina' is very versatile and used in contexts just like 'page' in English. The key is to remember its gender and how it interacts with articles and adjectives.
Mastering 'pagina' is a great step for your A1 Italian vocabulary. It's a foundational word that you'll use daily when interacting with written materials or the internet. Keep practicing these examples and try to create your own sentences. The more you use it, the more natural it will become!
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Nouns in Italian have gender. 'Pagina' is a feminine noun.
La pagina (the page)
Definite articles (the) agree with the noun's gender and number. For feminine singular nouns starting with a consonant, use 'la'.
La pagina del libro (the page of the book)
Indefinite articles (a/an) also agree with gender. For feminine singular nouns, use 'una'.
Una pagina nuova (a new page)
Plural of most feminine nouns ending in '-a' is formed by changing '-a' to '-e'. So, 'pagina' becomes 'pagine'.
Le pagine (the pages)
Adjectives agree in gender and number with the noun they modify. For 'pagina', a feminine adjective would be used.
La pagina bianca (the white page)
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La pagina del mio quaderno si è strappata accidentalmente mentre scrivevo appunti per l'esame.
The page of my notebook accidentally tore while I was writing notes for the exam.
Here, 'si è strappata' is a reflexive verb, indicating the page tore itself or got torn. 'Mentre' means 'while'.
Ho trovato un vecchio libro nella soffitta e le sue pagine erano ingiallite dal tempo, ma la storia era ancora affascinante.
I found an old book in the attic and its pages were yellowed by time, but the story was still fascinating.
'Ingiallite dal tempo' means 'yellowed by time'. 'Ancora' means 'still' or 'yet'.
Il professore ha assegnato la lettura della pagina venti del manuale per la prossima lezione, quindi assicuratevi di averla letta.
The professor assigned reading page twenty of the manual for the next lesson, so make sure you've read it.
'Ha assegnato' is the passato prossimo of 'assegnare' (to assign). 'Assicuratevi' is the imperative plural of 'assicurarsi' (to make sure).
Durante la conferenza, ho preso appunti veloci su ogni pagina del mio blocco per non perdere nessun dettaglio importante.
During the conference, I took quick notes on every page of my pad so as not to miss any important details.
'Ho preso appunti' means 'I took notes'. 'Per non perdere' means 'so as not to lose/miss'.
Il bambino ha girato con curiosità ogni pagina del suo libro illustrato, incantato dalle figure colorate.
The child curiously turned every page of his illustrated book, enchanted by the colorful pictures.
'Ha girato' is the passato prossimo of 'girare' (to turn). 'Incantato da' means 'enchanted by'.
Per errore, ho strappato una pagina del modulo di iscrizione e ora devo stamparne uno nuovo.
By mistake, I tore a page of the registration form and now I have to print a new one.
'Per errore' means 'by mistake'. 'Devo stampare' means 'I have to print'.
Siamo arrivati all'ultima pagina del romanzo e non riesco a credere che la storia stia per finire.
We have arrived at the last page of the novel and I can't believe the story is about to end.
'Siamo arrivati' is the passato prossimo of 'arrivare' (to arrive). 'Non riesco a credere' means 'I can't believe'. 'Stia per finire' uses the subjunctive with 'stare per' to indicate something is about to happen.
Ho dedicato l'intera giornata a rileggere ogni singola pagina della mia tesi prima della consegna finale.
I dedicated the entire day to rereading every single page of my thesis before the final submission.
'Ho dedicato' is the passato prossimo of 'dedicare' (to dedicate). 'Ogni singola' means 'every single'. 'Prima della consegna' means 'before the submission'.
اختبر نفسك 6 أسئلة
Choose the most appropriate word to complete the sentence: 'La __________ della storia era commovente.'
'Trama' means plot, which fits the context of a story being moving. 'Pagina' is a page, 'copertina' is a cover, and 'capitolo' is a chapter.
Which of these words is NOT typically associated with a book's physical form?
'Argomentazione' means argumentation or reasoning, which refers to the content rather than a physical part of a book. 'Indice' is an index, 'prefazione' is a preface, and 'pagina' is a page.
Select the best word to describe a person who often finds themselves in difficult or awkward situations, metaphorically turning a 'new page' in their life.
A 'disadattato' (maladjusted person) might often find themselves needing to start anew or 'turn a new page' in their life due to difficulties. The other options don't convey this sense of struggling and needing a fresh start.
The phrase 'girare pagina' (to turn the page) can be metaphorically used to mean moving on from a past event.
Yes, 'girare pagina' is a common idiom in Italian to signify moving on or starting a new chapter in one's life, leaving past difficulties behind.
When referring to a webpage, 'pagina' is an appropriate translation in Italian.
Yes, 'pagina web' is the standard Italian term for a webpage, directly translating to 'web page'.
In the context of legal documents, 'pagina' exclusively refers to a numbered sheet of paper.
While 'pagina' refers to a sheet, its use in legal documents is not exclusive to numbered sheets. It can also refer to any side of a leaf of paper within the document, whether numbered or not, depending on the specific context.
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محتوى ذو صلة
هذه الكلمة بلغات أخرى
عبارات ذات صلة
مزيد من كلمات education
abilità
B1The capacity or skill to do something well
aggettivo
B2a word that describes a noun
apprendere
B1To gain knowledge or skill through study.
apprendimento
B2The acquisition of knowledge or skills.
appunto
B1A short note or observation.
argomento
A2topic or subject
assente
B1Not present at a place.
assimilare
C1take in and understand fully
attestato
B2A certificate, diploma, or proof.
aula
A1A room in which teaching takes place.
