Meaning
person, pl people, persons
- someone, somebody, anybody
- body, figure
- person, body
In a sentence
È una persona molto calma e gentile.
He is a very calm and kind person.
C'è qualche persona in casa adesso?
Is there anybody at home right now?
Non ho visto nessuna persona per strada.
I didn't see a single person on the street.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| persona | feminine · singular |
| persone | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'persona' for people in general; 'gente' is collective (no plural).
- Avoid 'persone' for 'persons' in formal contexts; 'persone' is neutral, 'persone fisiche' is legal.
- No contraction with articles; always 'una persona,' never 'un persona.'