Meaning
wave
In a sentence
Un'onda alta ha bagnato tutti sulla spiaggia.
A tall wave soaked everyone on the beach.
Hai visto quell'onda enorme vicino agli scogli?
Did you see that huge wave near the rocks?
Oggi il mare è calmo, non c'è un'onda.
Today the sea is calm, there isn't a wave.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| onda | feminine · singular |
| onde | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'onda' for water waves; 'vaga' is poetic or rare. 'Onda' also covers sound/radio waves.
- Learners often confuse 'onda' with 'mare' (sea). 'Onda' is a single wave, not the whole ocean.
- No plural agreement issues, but 'onde' is feminine plural. 'Un'onda' (fem. sing.) is correct.