Meaning
wind
In a sentence
Oggi c'è molto vento vicino al mare.
Today it's very windy near the sea.
Hai sentito il vento tutta la notte?
Did you hear the wind all night?
Ieri non c'era vento, siamo usciti lo stesso.
Yesterday there was no wind, we went out anyway.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| vento | masculine · singular |
| venti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'vento' for general wind; 'brezza' is a light breeze, 'raffica' is a gust.
- No plural for weather terms: 'c'è vento' (it's windy), not 'ci sono venti'.
- Avoid false friends: 'vento' ≠ 'vent' (French/English 'fan').