Meaning
dream
- castle in the air, daydream, pipe dream
- hope, wish
- that which is marvelous, wonderful
In a sentence
Stanotte ho fatto un sogno davvero strano.
Last night I had a really strange dream.
Andare a vivere al mare è il mio sogno.
Moving to live by the sea is my dream.
Ma questo piano non è solo un sogno?
But isn't this plan just a dream?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| sogno | masculine · singular |
| sogni | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'sogno' for dreams while sleeping; 'desiderio' is better for waking wishes.
- Avoid 'fare sogno'—correct is 'fare un sogno' or 'sognare'.
- In Southern Italy, 'sogno' can mean 'darling' in affectionate speech.