Meaning
crying, weeping
In a sentence
Il pianto del bambino si sente dalla strada.
The baby's crying can be heard from the street.
Perché il suo pianto non si ferma mai?
Why does his crying never stop?
Non riusciva a trattenere il pianto per l'emozione.
She couldn't hold back her tears from emotion.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| pianto | masculine · singular |
| pianti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Pianto is the noun; piangere is the verb. Don't say *fare pianto* for 'to cry'.
- Use pianto for the act or sound of crying; lacrime focuses on tears themselves.
- Common in phrases like in pianto or scoppiare in pianto; article use depends on the expression.