comune

/koˈmu.ne/adjective · masculine / noun · masculineA2 / B1

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Meaning · adjective

common; mutual

Abbiamo un amico comune da tanti anni.
We have had a mutual friend for many years.

È comune arrivare tardi qui?
Is it common to arrive late here?

È un problema comune a molte persone.
It's a problem common to many people.

Word forms (4)

Use 'comune' for shared traits, 'ordinario' for lack of distinction. 'Comune' is neutral; 'ordinario' can sound negative.
Agrees in gender/number: 'un interesse comune' (m), 'idee comuni' (f pl).
Avoid overusing 'comune' for 'common' in English idioms like 'common sense' (use 'buon senso').

municipality, town hall

Il comune ha aperto un nuovo ufficio ieri.
The municipality opened a new office yesterday.

Hai già chiamato il comune per quel documento?
Have you already called the city hall about that document?

Nel Medioevo, il comune era molto potente qui.
In the Middle Ages, the commune was very powerful here.

Word forms (2)

Word	Word forms
comune	masculine · singular
comuni	masculine · plural

Use 'comune' for local government; 'municipio' refers to the building or office.
Avoid confusing 'comune' (municipality) with 'comune' (common) as an adjective.
No plural form change for gender: 'il comune' (masc.), 'i comuni' (plural).