Meaning
breath
- breath, especially from the mouth
- a faint breeze or puff of air
In a sentence
Hai l'alito che sa di menta.
Your breath smells like mint.
Non si sentiva nemmeno un alito di vento stamattina.
Not even a breath of wind could be felt this morning.
Perché controlli sempre il tuo alito prima di uscire?
Why do you always check your breath before going out?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| alito | masculine · singular |
| aliti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Unlike 'respiro' (the physical act of breathing), 'alito' often refers specifically to the air expelled or breath odor.