Italian Word · Native
Zitto
Be quiet / shut up
Pronunciation: TSEET-toh
Meaning
A blunt command telling a male person to stop speaking.
Example
Era arrabbiato e gli ha detto di stare zitto.
He was angry and told him to be quiet.
Practice tips
- Practice Zitto out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Italian word is for native-level learners.