Meaning
river
In a sentence
Il fiume passa vicino a casa mia.
The river passes near my house.
Hai visto il fiume dopo la pioggia?
Did you see the river after the rain?
Non abbiamo attraversato il fiume ieri.
We didn't cross the river yesterday.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| fiume | masculine · singular |
| fiumi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'fiume' for natural watercourses; 'fiume in piena' means 'flooded river'.
- Avoid calling small streams 'fiume'—use 'ruscello' or 'torrente' instead.
- Masculine noun: 'il fiume', 'i fiumi'. No irregular plurals.