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English Italian Dictionary
Offline English–Italian dictionary with noun gender and accents handled properly
Offline English–Italian dictionary for students, travellers and everyday use
English Italian Dictionary looks up word meanings between English and Italian instantly and offline, with noun gender and accented characters handled correctly. Built for students, travellers, and anyone translating between the two languages regularly — fast enough for a quick lookup mid-conversation, and complete enough to actually build vocabulary from.
Key features
- ✓100% offline dictionary — no data connection needed
- ✓Bidirectional search: English to Italian and Italian to English
- ✓Noun gender and accented characters shown correctly
- ✓Fast search-as-you-type
- ✓Lightweight, small install size
- ✓Useful for school, exam prep and travel
- ✓Clean, distraction-free layout
- ✓No account or sign-up required
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Read article →Frequently asked questions
Does the app work without internet?+
Yes, the dictionary works fully offline once installed.
Can I search from Italian to English as well?+
Yes, search works in both directions.
Does it show Italian noun gender?+
Yes, gender is included where relevant, rather than left out of the entry.
Is the app free?+
Yes, English Italian Dictionary is free to download from the Google Play Store.