sono
/ˈso.no/
The English phrase "am" is translated into Italian as sono.
Meaning: before noon (adv)
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables, with the stress on the first syllable: /ˈso.no/.
Did you know?
- The word sono is inherited from the Latin sum when used for 'I am' and from sunt when used for 'they are'.
- When saying 'I am' to describe a profession, Italians omit the word 'a', simply saying sono medico instead of 'I am a doctor'.
- The word sono is a homonym in Italian, as it is also the third-person plural form of the verb 'to sound' (suonare).
Examples in context
- Io sono a Roma.I am in Rome.This sentence shows how to use sono to indicate location.Tatoeba #923874 by rado, translation #2133023 by CN
- Lo so chi sono.I know who I am.This sentence demonstrates using sono to indicate identity.Tatoeba #1209695 by Guybrush88, translation #1828615 by Amastan
- Io sono a casa.I am at home.This sentence illustrates using sono to indicate being at a place.Tatoeba #2131291 by Guybrush88, translation #29049 by CK
- Io sono un avvocato.I am a lawyer.
- Sono americano.I am American.
- Sono qui per una riunione.I am here for a meeting.
- Io sono stanco.I am tired.
- Sono pronto per andare al cinema.I am ready to go to the movies.
- Sono felice di vederti.I am happy to see you.
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Example conversation
Martina and Matteo are discussing a meeting time.
- MartinaCi vediamo domani mattina?Shall we see each other tomorrow morning?
- MatteoSì, sono disponibile alle dieci.Yes, I am available at ten.
- MartinaPerfetto, allora ci vediamo presto.Perfect, then we will see each other soon.
- MatteoA domani, Martina!See you tomorrow, Martina!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry sono, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries sono, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
