Meaning
people
- people, folks
In a sentence
C'era troppa gente in piazza ieri sera.
There were too many people in the square last night.
La mia gente vive ancora in quel paese.
My people still live in that town.
Quanta gente è arrivata alla festa?
How many people arrived at the party?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| gente | feminine · singular |
| genti | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'gente' for 'people' in general; 'persone' is more specific (e.g., 'tre persone').
- Avoid 'gente' for 'persons' in formal/legal contexts—use 'persone' instead.
- 'Gente' is always singular in grammar but plural in meaning (e.g., 'la gente è' not 'sono').