Meaning
world
In a sentence
Vorrei fare il giro del mondo un giorno.
I'd like to travel around the world one day.
Ma che mondo è questo?
What kind of world is this?
Nel mondo della moda, tutto cambia in fretta.
In the world of fashion, everything changes quickly.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| mondo | masculine · singular |
| mondi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'mondo' for 'world' in general contexts; 'terra' refers to Earth as a planet or land.
- Avoid overusing 'mondo' for 'people'—'gente' or 'persone' are more natural in most cases.
- No plural form in common usage; 'mondi' exists but is rare (e.g., fantasy/sci-fi contexts).