Meaning
air
- look, appearance
In a sentence
Apri la finestra, qui manca aria.
Open the window, there's no air in here.
Hai un'aria stanca oggi, tutto bene?
You look tired today, is everything okay?
Fuori c'è aria fredda oggi.
There is cold air outside today.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| aria | feminine · singular |
| arie | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'aria' for 'air' in general contexts; 'vento' is specifically moving air (wind).
- In music, 'aria' is always feminine and refers to a solo vocal piece, not background music.
- Avoid overusing 'aria' for 'look/appearance'; 'aspetto' is more common in modern speech.