Roman Italian
The Italian of Rome. A Central Italian variety widely heard through national cinema and television, occupying a middle position between Tuscan and Southern varieties.
- Approximate centre
- 41.90°, 12.50°
Dialect comparison
Romanesco vs Standard Italian
Compare two dialects of Italian side by side — where they're spoken, what they're called, and how they relate.
Italiano standard · Tuscan-based
The national standard of Italy, historically based on Florentine Tuscan. The reference variety in education and national media.
- Approximate centre
- 43.77°, 11.25°
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