Italian Vocabulary Test #1
Challenge your knowledge of Italian vocabulary and test your Italian level with this new quiz series! Write down your answers and check them at the end—no cheating! 😄
Beginner (A1)
Question 1: How do you say "chair" in Italian? a) Tavolo b) Sedia c) Sedile d) Divano Question 2: How do you say "book" in Italian? a) Libro b) Rivista c) Quaderno d) Foglio Question 3: How do you say "dog" in Italian? a) Cavallo b) Gatto c) Cane d) Doggo Question 4: How do you say "window" in Italian? a) Porta b) Finestra c) Muro d) Tenda Question 5: How do you say "pen" in Italian? a) Matita b) Penna c) Pane d) Pena
Elementary (A2)
Question 6: How do you say "lost" in Italian? a) Perso/a b) Vinto/a c) Dimenticato/a d) Scordato/a Question 7: How do you say "dream" in Italian? a) Dormire b) Sogno c) Speranza d) Sonno Question 8: How do you say "garden" in Italian? a) Giardino b) Prato c) Erba d) Orto Question 9: How do you say "cloud" in Italian? a) Pioggia b) Nebbia c) Neve d) Nuvola Question 10: How do you say "street" in Italian? a) Viale b) Vicolo c) Strada d) Ponte
Intermediate (B1)
Question 11: What is the meaning of "soffice"? a) Hard b) Smooth c) Slow d) Soft Question 12: How do you say "to remember" in Italian? a) Dimenticare b) Ricordare c) Capire d) Pensare Question 13: How do you say "farmer" in Italian? a) Pescatore b) Contadino c) Giardiniere d) Commerciante Question 14: How do you say "towel" in Italian? a) Cuscino b) Tenda c) Asciugamano d) Coperta Question 15: How do you say "mirror" in Italian? a) Specchio b) Vetro c) Finestra d) Lampada
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
Question 16: How do you say "to whisper" in Italian? a) Urlare b) Parlare c) Sussurrare d) Pettegolare Question 17: How do you say "complaint" in Italian? a) Richiesta b) Reclamo c) Rimessa d) Rimborso Question 18: How do you say "neighbor" in Italian? a) Collega b) Vicino c) Compare d) Passante Question 19: How do you say "bathrobe" in Italian? a) Asciugamano b) Bagno c) Doccia d) Accappatoio Question 20: How do you say "wild" in Italian? a) Selvatico b) Calmo c) Addomesticato d) Indolente
Advanced & Proficient (C1-C2)
Question 21: What is the meaning of "castigare"? a) To instigate b) To punish c) To criticize d) To antogonize Question 22: What is the meaning of "remissivo"? a) Enthusiastic b) Reluctant c) Submissive d) Quiet Question 23: How do you say "cunning" in Italian? a) Furbo b) Onesto c) Triste d) Timido Question 24: How do you say "to postpone" in Italian? a) Anticipare b) Rinviare c) Completare d) Ripetere Question 25: "Lineamenti" is a word typically used to describe what? a) Facial features b) Body parts c) A person's style d) A person's social standing
How many did you get right?
If you missed more than one question at a given level, that might indicate your current Italian vocabulary proficiency is closer to the previous level—the level where you answered at least 4 out of 5 questions correctly.
Please keep in mind that this assessment only covers vocabulary. Other essential skills, such as grammar, listening, speaking, and writing, are equally important for determining your overall Italian proficiency.
Answer Key
Here are the correct answers.
Beginner (A1)
b) Sedia — Sedile means seat, such as a car seat.
a) Libro
c) Cane
b) Finestra
b) Penna — Note that pena means punishment or grief, which could be confusing due to similar pronunciation.
Elementary (A2)
a) Perso/a — Perduto, or perduta for the feminine form, is an alternative word.
b) Sogno
a) Giardino — Orto is not the right answer because it’s specifically a vegetable garden.
d) Nuvola
c) Strada
Intermediate (B1)
d) Soft — Morbido is an alternative word.
b) Ricordare
b) Contadino
c) Asciugamano
a) Specchio
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
c) Sussurrare
b) Reclamo — Lamentela is an alternative word.
b) Vicino
d) Accappatoio
a) Selvatico — Often used to describe nature, like animals or forests, rather than human behavior.
Advanced & Proficient (C1-C2)
b) To punish
c) Submissive
a) Furbo
b) Rinviare (Postponere is an alternative word.)
a) Facial features