Meaning
people; nation
- people, nation
- the common people
In a sentence
Il popolo italiano ama il caffè.
The Italian people love coffee.
Perché questo popolo ride così forte?
Why are these people laughing so loudly?
Oggi non vedo molto popolo al mercato.
Today I don't see many people at the market.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| popolo | masculine · singular |
| popoli | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'popolo' for a nation or ethnic group (e.g., 'il popolo italiano'). Avoid for small groups like 'my people'.
- 'Gente' is more casual for 'people' in general (e.g., 'c'è molta gente'). 'Popolo' sounds formal or collective.
- Always masculine singular, even when referring to many individuals. Never pluralize ('i popoli' means 'peoples/nations').