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Italian

uomo

/ˈwɔ.mo/noun · masculineA1
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Meaning

person, man (human being)

  • man (male human)
  • man (husband; boyfriend; lover)

In a sentence

Quell'uomo aspetta il treno ogni mattina.

That man waits for the train every morning.

Hai visto l'uomo con la giacca blu?

Did you see the man in the blue jacket?

Mio marito è un uomo molto paziente.

My husband is a very patient man.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
uomomasculine · singular
uominimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Use 'uomo' for adult males; 'ragazzo' for boys. 'Uomo' can sound overly formal for young men.
  • In plural, 'uomini' refers to men; 'persone' is gender-neutral for mixed groups.
  • Avoid 'uomo' for 'mankind'—use 'umanità' or 'genere umano' instead.
  • plural uomini

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