culturale

Culturale is an Italian adjective meaning cultural, related to culture or civilization. It is used to describe things associated with culture, arts, society, and the intellectual life of a community. In English, it is typically translated as cultural.

Etymology and meaning: the term derives from the noun cultura, meaning cultivation or culture, with the suffix -ale forming an adjective. The sense encompasses artistic, historical, educational, and social aspects of a group or society.

Grammar and usage: in Italian, culturale is invariable for gender in the singular form, remaining the same for masculine and feminine. The plural form is culturali, applicable to both masculine and feminine nouns. For example: il patrimonio culturale (the cultural heritage), tradizioni culturali (cultural traditions), istituzioni culturali (cultural institutions).

Common contexts: cultura and policy are frequent pairings, as in politiche culturali (cultural policies), beni culturali (cultural assets or property), life and scene expressions such as vita culturale (cultural life), ambiente culturale (cultural environment), and industria culturale (cultural industry). The term often appears in discussions of heritage preservation, education, media, and the arts.

Variants and related terms: culturally relevant phrases may use the noun cultura with related adjectives, or other -ale adjectives to describe specific cultural domains (arte, sanità, patrimonio, ecc.). While closely related to the English word cultural, culturale is used strictly within Italian grammar and style.

Overall, culturale functions as a versatile descriptor for anything pertaining to a society’s culture and civilization.