This list includes 50 Italian words that start with P, from “pace” to “punto”. They include everyday nouns, verbs, and adjectives useful for conversation, travel, and classroom practice.
Italian words that start with P are vocabulary items, names, and expressions beginning with the letter P. Many come from Latin or regional dialects, and examples like “pane” reflect Italy’s culinary culture.
Below you’ll find the table with Italian word, English translation, and Example usage.
Italian word: You see the Italian lemma or headword, helping you learn correct spelling and basic grammatical form.
English translation: Gives a concise English equivalent or short phrase to clarify meaning, useful for quick reference and vocabulary building.
Example usage: Provides one clear Italian sentence plus an immediate English gloss, so you see context and natural word usage.
Italian words that start with P
| Word | Part of speech | English translation | Example usage |
|---|---|---|---|
| per | preposition | for/through | Vado in Italia per due settimane. (I go to Italy for two weeks.) |
| perché | conjunction | because/why | Perché non vieni? (Why don’t you come?) |
| più | adverb | more/most | Vorrei più pane, per favore. (I’d like more bread, please.) |
| poi | adverb | then/afterwards | Finisco il lavoro e poi esco. (I finish work and then I go out.) |
| proprio | adverb/adjective | own/really | Questo è proprio il mio libro. (This is really my book.) |
| poco | adjective/adverb | little/few/slightly | C’è poco zucchero nel caffè. (There is little sugar in the coffee.) |
| parlare | verb | to speak/talk | Parlo italiano ogni giorno. (I speak Italian every day.) |
| potere | verb | to be able/can | Posso entrare? (Can I come in?) |
| pensare | verb | to think | Penso che sia giusto. (I think that it’s right.) |
| prendere | verb | to take/get | Prendo un caffè al bar. (I get a coffee at the bar.) |
| portare | verb | to bring/carry/wear | Puoi portare il libro domani? (Can you bring the book tomorrow?) |
| persona | noun | person | È una brava persona. (He/She is a good person.) |
| parola | noun | word | Non ho una parola per descriverlo. (I have no word to describe it.) |
| posto | noun | place/seat | C’è posto per tutti. (There is room for everyone.) |
| parte | noun | part/portion | La parte migliore è finale. (The best part is the ending.) |
| primo | adjective | first | Oggi è il mio primo giorno. (Today is my first day.) |
| prima | adverb | before/first | Arriva prima delle nove. (He/She arrives before nine.) |
| punto | noun | point/dot | Hai un buon punto nella discussione. (You made a good point in the discussion.) |
| paese | noun | country/town | Vivo in un piccolo paese. (I live in a small town.) |
| piacere | verb/noun | to like/pleasure | Mi piace il gelato. (I like ice cream.) |
| pane | noun | bread | Compro il pane al forno. (I buy bread at the bakery.) |
| piatto | noun | plate/dish | Il piatto è pieno di pasta. (The plate is full of pasta.) |
| prezzo | noun | price | Qual è il prezzo di questo? (What is the price of this?) |
| pagare | verb | to pay | Devo pagare il conto. (I must pay the bill.) |
| pagina | noun | page | Gira la pagina, per favore. (Turn the page, please.) |
| progetto | noun | project | Il progetto inizia domani. (The project starts tomorrow.) |
| problema | noun | problem | Abbiamo un piccolo problema. (We have a small problem.) |
| prova | noun/verb | test/try | Faccio una prova prima della gara. (I do a trial before the race.) |
| pubblicare | verb | to publish/post | Ha pubblicato un articolo ieri. (He/She published an article yesterday.) |
| pubblico | adjective/noun | public/audience | L’evento è aperto al pubblico. (The event is open to the public.) |
| politico | adjective/noun | political/politician | È un famoso politico locale. (He/She is a famous local politician.) |
| politica | noun | politics/policy | Studia scienze politiche e politica. (He/She studies political science and politics.) |
| passare | verb | to pass/spend (time) | Passiamo il weekend al mare. (We spend the weekend at the sea.) |
| partire | verb | to leave/depart | Parto domani mattina. (I leave tomorrow morning.) |
| passato | adjective/noun | past | Il passato insegna molto. (The past teaches a lot.) |
| posizione | noun | position/location | La posizione dell’ufficio è centrale. (The office’s location is central.) |
| possibile | adjective | possible | È possibile arrivare in tempo. (It’s possible to arrive on time.) |
| produrre | verb | to produce | Questa fabbrica produce auto elettriche. (This factory produces electric cars.) |
| prodotto | noun | product/item | Questo prodotto è in offerta. (This product is on sale.) |
| paura | noun | fear | Ho paura del buio. (I am afraid of the dark.) |
| pazienza | noun/interjection | patience/oh well | Pazienza, succede anche questo. (Oh well, this happens too.) |
| pace | noun | peace | Vogliamo vivere in pace. (We want to live in peace.) |
| prego | interjection/verb | you’re welcome/please/I pray | Prego, si accomodi pure. (You’re welcome, please sit down.) |
| perfetto | adjective | perfect | Il lavoro è perfetto, grazie. (The work is perfect, thank you.) |
| pratico | adjective | practical/convenient | Questo zaino è molto pratico. (This backpack is very practical.) |
| pratica | noun | practice/office procedure | Ho molta pratica con quel software. (I have a lot of practice with that software.) |
| premio | noun | prize/award | Ha vinto un premio importante. (He/She won an important prize.) |
| pulito | adjective | clean | La casa è pulita e ordinata. (The house is clean and tidy.) |
| pigrizia | noun | laziness | La pigrizia gli impedisce di studiare. (Laziness prevents him from studying.) |
| pesce | noun | fish | Oggi mangiamo pesce alla griglia. (Today we eat grilled fish.) |
Descriptions
per
Extremely common preposition used for purpose, duration, cause. Very high frequency, essential (beginner).
perché
Common conjunction/interrogative adverb meaning “why” or “because.” Useful early, spoken register (beginner).
più
Frequent comparative adverb; also used in arithmetic and emphasis. Essential (beginner).
poi
Very common temporal adverb for sequencing actions. Conversational (beginner).
proprio
Versatile word: emphasis, possession, or “exactly.” High frequency, useful (beginner).
poco
Common quantifier/adverb indicating small amount. Basic vocabulary (beginner).
parlare
High-frequency regular verb for communication. Core for learners (beginner).
potere
Modal verb expressing ability or permission. Irregular in present; essential (beginner).
pensare
Common mental-state verb; used with “che” for opinions. Key verb (beginner).
prendere
Frequent irregular verb with many idiomatic uses. Useful daily (beginner).
portare
Versatile transitive verb; common in travel and errands. Basic (beginner).
persona
Everyday noun for an individual. High frequency, gendered (feminine) (beginner).
parola
Common noun for “word” or “term.” Useful in language learning contexts (beginner).
posto
Common noun for location or position; also means “job/seat.” Everyday use (beginner).
parte
Frequent noun for segments or roles. Useful in many contexts (beginner).
primo
Basic ordinal adjective. Also used as noun (the winner). Common (beginner).
prima
Temporal adverb meaning earlier or first. High utility (beginner).
punto
Common noun meaning point, dot, or moment. Used figuratively (beginner).
paese
Frequent noun meaning country or village; context determines sense. Useful (beginner).
piacere
Very common verb (and noun). Irregular construction with indirect object pronoun (mi piace). Essential (beginner).
pane
Everyday food noun, very common. Useful basic vocabulary (beginner).
piatto
Common noun for dish or plate; also “course” in menus. Basic (beginner).
prezzo
Useful in shopping and transactions. Neutral register (beginner).
pagare
Useful transactional verb. Regular in many tenses; essential vocabulary (beginner).
pagina
Common noun for pages in books or web. Elementary usage (beginner).
progetto
Frequent in work/study contexts. Neutral register; useful for learners (intermediate).
problema
Common noun used in everyday and formal contexts. High utility (beginner).
prova
Versatile: noun “test/attempt” and verb “to try.” Common usage (intermediate).
pubblicare
Used for books, articles, and online posts. Common media verb (intermediate).
pubblico
Versatile word for “public” or “audience.” Neutral register (intermediate).
politico
Used in civic and news contexts. Can be sensitive; medium frequency (intermediate).
politica
Common noun for politics or policy. Often used in news (intermediate).
passare
Very common multi-meaning verb: pass, go through, spend (time). Essential (beginner).
partire
Frequent verb for travel and departure. Useful for planning (beginner).
passato
Refers to past tense or past time; common in narrative. Useful grammar term (intermediate).
posizione
Common noun for place or stance. Used in physical and abstract contexts (intermediate).
possibile
Common adjective expressing possibility. Useful in many constructions (beginner).
produrre
Used in manufacturing and media contexts. Regular verb; medium frequency (intermediate).
prodotto
Common commercial noun; also past participle of produrre. Useful shopping vocab (intermediate).
paura
Everyday noun for fear or anxiety. Useful for expressing emotions (beginner).
pazienza
Used as noun and colloquial interjection. Useful conversationally; common (intermediate).
pace
Common noun for peace or quiet. Neutral register; often in formal contexts (intermediate).
prego
Polite multifunctional word: “you’re welcome” and an invitation. Very common (beginner).
perfetto
Common adjective for completeness or approval. Casual/formal uses (beginner).
pratico
Describes usefulness or hands-on skills. Everyday term (intermediate).
pratica
Noun for experience or procedure. Useful in work and learning contexts (intermediate).
premio
Common noun in competitions and recognitions. Neutral register (intermediate).
pulito
Everyday adjective describing cleanliness. Basic adjective (beginner).
pigrizia
Common noun for reluctance to act. Mostly neutral; useful to describe habits (intermediate).
pesce
Common food noun and animal term. Useful in menus and markets (beginner).