Meaning
around, round
In a sentence
C'era molta gente intorno al tavolo.
There were many people around the table.
Hai guardato intorno prima di uscire?
Did you look around before leaving?
Non c'è niente intorno a questa casa.
There is nothing around this house.
Usage notes
- Use 'intorno' for physical surroundings or approximate time. For 'around' as in 'approximately,' prefer 'circa' or 'all’incirca.'
- Avoid confusing 'intorno' with 'attorno.' Both mean 'around,' but 'attorno' often implies movement or encircling.
- Common in informal speech. In formal writing, 'intorno a' may sound more polished than standalone 'intorno.'