Meaning
monsoon
- seasonal wind in South and Southeast Asia
- rainy season linked to these winds
In a sentence
Il monsone porta piogge molto forti.
The monsoon brings very heavy rains.
Quando arriva il monsone in quella regione?
When does the monsoon arrive in that region?
Quest'anno il monsone non è stato regolare.
This year the monsoon was not regular.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| monsone | masculine · singular |
| monsoni | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Usually masculine: il monsone.
- Can refer to the wind or, by extension, the heavy rainy season.
- Common in geography and weather contexts.