Meaning
strong; loud
- strong
- good, skilled
- loud
In a sentence
Luca è molto forte a calcio.
Luca is very good at soccer.
Puoi parlare meno forte, per favore?
Can you speak more quietly, please?
C'è un vento forte oggi.
There is a strong wind today.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| forte | masculine · singular |
| forte | feminine · singular |
| forti | masculine · plural |
| forti | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'forte' for physical strength (e.g., 'un uomo forte'), but 'bravo' for skill or ability.
- In music, 'forte' means 'loud' (symbol: f). Don’t confuse with 'fortemente' (forcefully).
- Agrees in gender/number: 'forte' (m/s), 'forti' (m/p), 'forte' (f/s), 'forti' (f/p).