Italian Word · Beginner
paese
country / town
Pronunciation: pa-E-ze
Meaning
A nation or territory; also a small town or village.
Example
Vorrei visitare molti paesi in Europa. / Vivo in un piccolo paese di montagna.
I'd like to visit many countries in Europe. / I live in a small mountain town.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice paese out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a beginner-level Italian word.