In an age where technology and the internet are integral parts of our daily lives, it’s important to know tech-related vocabulary, especially if you are learning a new language like Italian. Here we’ll explore some key tech and internet terms in Italian and give examples of how they can be used in a sentence.

Computer
In Italian, ‘computer’ translates directly to computer. This is one of many tech words adopted directly from English.
Ho bisogno di un nuovo computer per lavorare da casa.

Internet
The word ‘internet’ in Italian remains internet. Like ‘computer’, it is also adopted directly as is.
Senza internet, mi sento isolato dal resto del mondo.

Rete
The Italian term for ‘network’ is rete. It is often used to refer to networking in a digital context.
La rete aziendale è protetta da firewall avanzati.

Smartphone
The universal gadget we all love is known in Italian simply as smartphone.
Il mio smartphone si è scaricato nel momento peggiore possibile.

App
Short for ‘application’, the term app is used in Italian as it is in English.
Ho scaricato una nuova app per aiutarmi a studiare l’italiano.

Wi-Fi
Wireless internet connectivity is universally known as Wi-Fi, and Italy is no exception.
La connessione Wi-Fi in questo caffè è molto veloce.

Tablet
For the larger touchscreen device, Italians also use the term tablet.
Preferisco leggere i giornali sul mio tablet piuttosto che su carta.

Software
Programs and operating systems are collectively referred to as software in Italian.
Devo aggiornare il software del mio computer per renderlo più sicuro.

Hardware
Physical computer components are known as hardware.
Dopo aver aggiornato l’hardware, il mio computer è molto più veloce.

Database
For databases, Italians use the word database, pronounced with an Italian accent.
Abbiamo un enorme database che contiene tutti i dati dei nostri clienti.

Email
The term for ’email’ is email in Italian as well, often spelled ‘e-mail’.
Ti ho inviato un’email con tutti i dettagli per l’incontro di domani.

Account
An online account is referred to as an account.
Non riesco a accedere al mio account perché ho dimenticato la password.

Password
The word for ‘password’ is password, which is another direct borrowing from English.
Per questioni di sicurezza, è importante cambiare la password regolarmente.

Hashtag
The symbol used on social media to tag content is known as a hashtag in Italian too.
Usa un hashtag per aumentare la visibilità dei tuoi post su Instagram.

Blog
For ‘blog’, Italians use the word blog.
Ho trovato un blog interessante che parla di viaggi e cucina italiana.

Browser
The term browser is used to refer to web browsers in Italy.
Qual è il miglior browser per navigare su internet in modo sicuro?

These tech and internet terms are widely used in Italy and are great additions to your vocabulary as you navigate the digital world in Italian. Remember that technology is constantly evolving, so keep an eye out for new terms and how they are integrated into the Italian language. Buona navigazione!