Meaning
noise, sound
- noise
- sound caused by something
In a sentence
Che rumore hai sentito in cucina?
What noise did you hear in the kitchen?
Non fare rumore, il bambino dorme.
Don't make noise, the baby is sleeping.
Ho sentito un rumore strano fuori dalla porta.
I heard a strange noise outside the door.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| rumore | masculine · singular |
| rumori | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'rumore' for general noise; 'suono' for musical or pleasant sounds.
- In the sense of 'rumour,' it’s often plural: 'i rumori' (rumours).
- Avoid confusing 'rumore' (noise) with 'rumore' (rumour)—context clarifies.