Italian - English (British) translations for "sinistra"
"sinistra" Italian translation
Translation
left
Definition
Sinistra is an Italian noun that translates to 'left' in English. It refers to the direction opposite to the right side, and it can also have political connotations.
Part of speech
noun
Gender
feminine
Translations
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.Meaning: left
Ho la mano sinistra molto più destra della mia mano destra.
My left hand is much more right than my right hand.
Meaning: sinister
Quel film d'orrore ha una trama sinistra e spaventosa.
That horror movie has a sinister and scary plot.
Meaning: left-wing
Il partito di sinistra ha proposto nuove politiche sociali.
The left-wing party has proposed new social policies.
Meaning: south
La città si trova sulla costa sinistra dell'isola.
The city is located on the south coast of the island.
Examples
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.A1: La sinistra è il lato opposto alla destra.
A1: The left is the opposite side of the right.
A1: Ho scritto il mio nome con la sinistra.
A1: I wrote my name with my left hand.
A1: Il gatto si è nascosto sotto il tavolo a sinistra.
A1: The cat hid under the table on the left.
B1: La politica di sinistra promuove l'uguaglianza sociale.
B1: Left-wing politics promotes social equality.
B1: Sono sempre stato di sinistra, ma ora sto riconsiderando le mie opinioni politiche.
B1: I have always been left-wing, but now I am reconsidering my political views.
B2: Il partito di sinistra ha vinto le elezioni e formerà il nuovo governo.
B2: The left-wing party won the elections and will form the new government.
C1: La sinistra italiana ha una lunga storia di lotte per i diritti dei lavoratori.
C1: Italian left-wing has a long history of struggles for workers' rights.
C1: La sinistra radicale propone una riforma completa del sistema sanitario.
C1: The radical left proposes a complete reform of the healthcare system.
C2: La sinistra europea ha adottato una posizione comune sulla questione dell'immigrazione.
C2: The European left has adopted a common position on the issue of immigration.
Advanced Description
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.In everyday language, sinistra is used to indicate the opposite of destra (right), as in 'turn left at the intersection'. This meaning is straightforward and has no particular cultural or historical significance. However, in politics, sinistra takes on a different meaning altogether. In Italy, as in many other countries, the political spectrum is often divided into left-wing and right-wing factions, with sinistra representing the former.
The concept of sinistra as a political ideology dates back to the French Revolution, when members of the National Assembly would sit on the left side of the chamber if they supported radical change and social equality. Over time, this association between left-leaning politics and progressive values became entrenched in European culture, and sinistra came to be associated with ideas such as socialism, communism, and anarchism.
Today, sinistra remains an important term in Italian politics, where it is used to describe parties and movements that advocate for workers' rights, environmental protection, and social justice. While its exact meaning may vary depending on context and individual beliefs, sinistra generally represents a rejection of traditional power structures and a desire for greater equality and democracy.