Abitare

Abitare is an Italian verb meaning to inhabit, to live in, or to reside. It belongs to the first conjugation (-are) and forms abito, abiti, abita, abitiamo, abitate, abitano in the present indicative. The verb also yields nouns such as l'abitante (inhabitant), l'abitazione (dwelling, housing), and l'abitato (inhabited area). In phrases, it can describe the act of occupying space: “abitare una casa” means to live in a house.

Abitare is also the title of a well-known Italian design and architecture magazine. The publication focuses on architecture, interior design, product design, and urbanism, featuring projects, profiles of designers, and essays on living environments. It is published in Italian and often presents international content; it has a web portal with articles, photo essays, and project galleries. The magazine has been influential in shaping design discourse in Italy and internationally.

In everyday usage, abitare appears in discussions of housing, urban life, and how people relate to built space. Its related terms—abitazione (dwelling), abitante (inhabitant), and abitato (inhabited area)—are common in real estate, urban planning, and cultural contexts, reflecting the connection between people and their living environments.