Meaning
I
In a sentence
Io lavoro da casa il lunedì e il venerdì.
I work from home on Mondays and Fridays.
Io non capisco questa domanda, puoi ripeterla?
I don't understand this question, can you repeat it?
Io ho già finito, e tu hai mangiato?
I've already finished, and have you eaten?
Word forms (1)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| io | Nom · singular · 1st person |
Usage notes
- Always use 'io' for 'I' in Italian; never omit it like in Spanish.
- 'Io' is often dropped in speech when the verb ending clarifies the subject (e.g., 'Vado' instead of 'Io vado').
- Use 'io' for emphasis or contrast (e.g., 'Io lavoro, tu studi' = 'I work, you study').