Meaning
wine
In a sentence
A cena bevo un bicchiere di vino rosso.
At dinner I drink a glass of red wine.
Hai preso il vino per la festa?
Did you get the wine for the party?
Stasera non voglio vino, grazie.
Tonight I don't want wine, thanks.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| vino | masculine · singular |
| vini | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'vino' for wine in general; 'vino rosso/bianco' for red/white. Avoid 'vino di uva'—it’s redundant.
- Never say 'vino buono' for 'good wine'—Italians say 'un buon vino' (masculine agreement).
- In informal speech, 'vino' can mean 'a glass of wine' (e.g., 'Prendiamo un vino?').