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Italian

interiore

/in.teˈrjo.re/adjective · masculineB2
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Meaning

inner

  • inner; interior
  • inward; internal

In a sentence

La tasca interiore della giacca è molto comoda.

The inner pocket of the jacket is very handy.

Hai trovato la pace interiore dopo quel viaggio?

Did you find inner peace after that trip?

Non mostra mai il suo dolore interiore.

He never shows his inner pain.

Word forms (4)
WordWord forms
interioremasculine · singular
interiorefeminine · singular
interiorimasculine · plural
interiorifeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Use interiore for abstract or anatomical contexts; interno is more common for rooms, spaces, and practical descriptions.
  • For feelings or spirituality, interiore sounds natural: pace interiore, vita interiore. Interno usually sounds wrong there.
  • It agrees like a regular adjective: interiore/interiori. The singular form is the same for masculine and feminine.

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