Italian Technology Vocabulary: Technology Words in Italian

Italian Technology Vocabulary

Start with the most common words, then expand your knowledge with intermediate and advanced vocabulary.

Beginner (A1)

computer il computer
mouse il mouse
website il sito web
internet l’internet
emoji l'emoji
email l'email'
printer la stampante
keyboard la tastiera
headphones le cuffie
screen lo schermo

Elementary (A2)

data i dati
Bluetooth il Bluetooth
Wi-Fi il Wi-Fi
browser il browser
charger il caricabatterie
cable il cavo
device il dispositivo
download il download
file il file
gadget il gadget
microphone il microfono
laptop il portatile
profile il profilo
program il programma
tablet il tablet
account l'account
user l'utente
USB la USB
battery la batteria
folder la cartella
flash drive la chiavetta USB
connection la connessione
memory la memoria
notification la notifica
password la password
webcam la webcam
touchscreen lo schermo tattile
screenshot lo screenshot
smartphone lo smartphone
smartwatch lo smartwatch
spam lo spam
app store lo store di applicazioni

Intermediate & Advanced (B1-C1)

upload il caricamento
cloud il cloud
cookie il cookie
hard drive il disco rigido
domain il dominio
modem il modem
monitor il monitor
pixel il pixel
robot il robot
template il template
virus il virus
update l'aggiornamento
speaker l'altoparlante
application l'applicazione
network la rete
shortcut la scorciatoia
scanner lo scanner
backup il backup
bug il bug
chip il chip
code il codice
database il database
driver il driver
firewall il firewall
malware il malware
phishing il phishing
plug-in il plug-in
processor il processore
proxy il proxy
log il registro
router il router
sensor il sensore
server il server
operating system il sistema operativo
software il software
hacking l'hackeraggio
hardware l'hardware
hosting l'hosting
interface l'interfaccia
CPU la CPU
RAM la RAM
VPN la VPN
cache la cache
bandwidth la larghezza di banda
augmented reality la realtà aumentata
virtual reality la realtà virtuale
resolution la risoluzione
script lo script
spyware lo spyware
firmware il firmware
framework il framework
ransomware il ransomware
API l'API
algorithm l'algoritmo
machine learning l'apprendimento automatico
artificial intelligence l'intelligenza artificiale
GPU la GPU
blockchain la blockchain
encryption la crittografia
cybersecurity la cybersicurezza
motherboard la scheda madre

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Example Sentences

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Beginner & Elementary (A1-A2)

Everyday technology verbs and descriptive words for basic communication.

Marco scarica un file sul suo computer. Marco downloads a file onto his computer.
Giulia compra uno smartphone nuovo in negozio. Giulia buys a new smartphone in the shop.
Il ragazzo usa le cuffie per ascoltare la musica. The boy uses headphones to listen to music.
La collega scrive un'email importante al cliente. The colleague writes an important email to the client.
Mio fratello cambia la password del suo account. My brother changes his account password.
Mio padre ha un computer nuovo. My father has a new computer.
Questo sito web è davvero lento oggi. This website is really slow today.
Il mouse che uso è molto piccolo. The mouse I use is very small.
Il mio tablet ha uno schermo tattile. My tablet has a touchscreen.
La stampante dell'ufficio è rotta. The office printer is broken.

Intermediate & Advanced (B1-C1)

Technical verbs and terms for discussing systems, software, and digital security.

Un buon firewall protegge la rete da accessi non autorizzati. A good firewall protects the network from unauthorized access.
Il sistema operativo aggiorna i driver automaticamente. The operating system updates the drivers automatically.
L'applicazione cifra i messaggi per garantire la privacy. The application encrypts messages to guarantee privacy.
L'antivirus rileva il malware prima che infetti il computer. The antivirus detects malware before it infects the computer.
Il processore elabora milioni di dati al secondo. The processor processes millions of data items per second.
Dobbiamo installare un sistema operativo più recente. We need to install a more recent operating system.
Molte aziende investono nell'intelligenza artificiale. Many companies invest in artificial intelligence.
I visori per la realtà aumentata sono sempre più diffusi. Headsets for augmented reality are increasingly widespread.
La sicurezza digitale è fondamentale per ogni impresa. Digital security is crucial for every business.
Abbiamo salvato il backup su un disco rigido esterno. We saved the backup on an external hard drive.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions about Italian technology terminology and usage

Italian technology vocabulary relies heavily on English loanwords alongside native Italian terms. Here are key patterns to keep in mind:

English loanwords: Words like computer, mouse, Wi-Fi, browser, and account are used as-is in Italian, usually maintaining masculine gender (e.g., il Wi-Fi, il computer).
Pronunciation adaptation: English tech words are often pronounced with Italian vowel sounds (e.g., Wi-Fi as wee-fee).
Native terminology: Key items like la tastiera (keyboard), lo schermo (screen), and la stampante (printer) always use native Italian words.

To describe tech actions fluently, you will frequently use these essential Italian verbs:

Scaricare / Caricare: To download and to upload (or charge a battery).
Accendere / Spegnere: To turn on and to turn off a device.
Collegare / Disconnettere: To connect and disconnect cables or networks.
Digitare: To type on a keyboard or keypad.

Expressing battery issues is a daily necessity. Use these handy phrases:

Ho la batteria scarica: 'My battery is dead / low.'
Mettere in carica: 'To put on charge' (e.g., Devo mettere in carica il telefono).
Il caricabatterie: 'The charger' (a singular masculine noun ending in -ie).

Determining gender for loanwords and native tech terms follows a few general principles:

English loanwords are usually masculine: il tablet, il router, il cloud, il software.
Exceptions for feminine loanwords: Words that feel connected to a feminine Italian concept, like la password (la parola) or la RAM (la memoria).
Native nouns follow standard endings: la stampante (feminine), lo schermo (masculine).

Understanding how Italians specify hardware helps you sound more natural:

Il computer: General term for computer, often used for desktops when specified as computer fisso.
Il portatile: Short for computer portatile, meaning laptop.
Il fisso: Everyday shorthand for desktop computer.

Italian Technology Vocabulary