Meaning
face
In a sentence
Hai visto il suo volto nella foto?
Did you see his face in the photo?
Non dimentico mai quel volto sorridente.
I never forget that smiling face.
Il suo volto è cambiato dopo l'estate.
His face changed after the summer.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| volto | masculine · singular |
| volti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use volto in neutral or slightly formal contexts; faccia is more everyday and can sound blunt depending on tone.
- Common with prepositions: sul volto, in volto. Learners often overuse faccia where volto sounds more natural in writing.
- In literature and journalism, volto is preferred for appearance or expression; in casual speech, faccia is usually more common.