Religion & Culture in Italian
50 essential words with English translations and example sentences.
chiesa
Church
I go to church on Sundays.
Dio
God
I believe in God and in his goodness.
religione
Religion
Italy is open to various religions.
santo
Saint
Saint Francis is a much-loved saint.
festa
Holiday / Celebration
The Christmas holiday is important in Italy.
Natale
Christmas
At Christmas, we eat together as a family.
Pasqua
Easter
Easter is an important religious holiday.
croce
Cross
The cross is the symbol of Christianity.
preghiera
Prayer
Prayer is part of religious faith.
pregare
To pray
Many people pray every morning.
prete
Priest
The priest celebrates Sunday Mass.
Papa
Pope
The Pope resides in the Vatican.
Vaticano
Vatican
The Vatican is an independent state.
messa
Mass
Mass begins at ten in the morning.
sacramento
Sacrament
Baptism is an important sacrament.
battesimo
Baptism
Baptism marks entry into the Church.
matrimonio
Marriage / Wedding
A wedding is an important ceremony.
bibbia
Bible
The Bible contains Christian teachings.
vangelo
Gospel
The Gospel tells the life of Jesus.
Gesù
Jesus
Jesus Christ is the founder of Christianity.
cristianesimo
Christianity
Christianity is the most widespread religion.
cristiano
Christian
A Christian follows the teachings of Jesus.
islam
Islam
Islam is a monotheistic religion.
ebraismo
Judaism
Judaism is one of the oldest religions.
buddhismo
Buddhism
Buddhism teaches the path to enlightenment.
cultura
Culture
Italian culture is rich and varied.
arte
Art
Italian art is famous all over the world.
artista
Artist
Michelangelo is a great Renaissance artist.
museo
Museum
I visit the museum to admire the paintings.
quadro
Painting / Picture
This painting is a Renaissance masterpiece.
scultura
Sculpture
Sculpture is a very ancient art form.
musica
Music
Italian music is known around the world.
opera
Opera
Opera is an Italian tradition.
letteratura
Literature
Italian literature has great authors.
poeta
Poet
Dante is the greatest Italian poet.
poesia
Poetry
Poetry expresses the deepest feelings.
tradizione
Tradition
Tradition is important in Italian culture.
costume
Costume / Custom
The local costume is well preserved.
cerimonia
Ceremony
A religious ceremony is solemn and meaningful.
monumento
Monument
The Colosseum is an important Roman monument.
cattedrale
Cathedral
Milan Cathedral is very famous.
convento
convent
The convent houses Benedictine monks.
monastero
monastery
The monastery is a place of prayer and study.
fede
faith
Faith is the foundation of religion.
credente
believer
A believer follows the principles of their religion.
ateismo
atheism
Atheism denies the existence of God.
etica
ethics / morals
Ethics is important in human behavior.
morale
morality / morals
Morality teaches right from wrong.
Festa patronale
Patron saint's festival
The village's patron saint's festival lasts three days.
pellegrinaggio
pilgrimage
Many believers make a pilgrimage to Lourdes every year.
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