Meaning
academic high school, lyceum
In a sentence
Mia sorella va al liceo vicino a casa.
My sister goes to the high school near home.
Hai già scelto quale liceo vuoi fare?
Have you already chosen which high school you want to attend?
Non ho fatto il liceo, ho scelto altro.
I didn't attend high school, I chose something else.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| liceo | masculine · singular |
| licei | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use liceo for the academic Italian high-school track. scuola superiore is broader and includes technical and vocational schools too.
- Usually say al liceo for attending high school: Vado al liceo. Don’t translate English “lyceum” literally in non-Italian contexts.
- Specific types are common: liceo classico, scientifico, linguistico, artistico. Italians often mention the type, not just liceo.