Meaning
current (water, electricity)
- airstream, draught/draft
- trend
- faction, tendency (political)
In a sentence
Non c'è corrente in casa da stamattina.
There has been no electricity at home since this morning.
Chiudi la finestra, entra troppa corrente.
Close the window, too much draft is coming in.
Questa idea va contro la corrente del momento.
This idea goes against the current trend.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| corrente | feminine · singular |
| correnti | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- For electric power, Italians often say corrente, not elettricità: Non c'è corrente = The power is out.
- Use corrente d'aria for a draught. Airstream alone is less common in everyday speech.
- For trends, corrente is common in politics or ideas; tendenza is broader and more neutral.