Meaning
it, she, her
In a sentence
Essa rappresenta la più antica istituzione della città.
It represents the oldest institution in the city.
La decisione fu difficile, ma da essa dipendeva il nostro futuro.
The decision was difficult, but our future depended on it.
La teoria è interessante, sebbene su di essa ci siano ancora dubbi.
The theory is interesting, although there are still doubts about it.
Word forms (1)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| essa | Nom · feminine · singular · 3rd person |
Usage notes
- Use 'essa' for feminine singular subjects when emphasizing identity, not just 'lei'. Avoid overusing it—'lei' is more common.
- Never use 'essa' for objects; use 'lei' (her) or 'la' (it/her) instead. 'Essa' is strictly a subject pronoun.
- In spoken Italian, 'essa' sounds formal or literary. Prefer 'lei' in everyday conversation.