un altro
/un ˈal.tro/word by word
The English phrase "another one" is translated into Italian as un altro.
un altro is used to refer to an additional item of the same kind as one that has already been mentioned.
Which one should you use?
The form you choose depends on the gender and number of the object you are referring to. Use un altro for masculine objects and un'altra for feminine objects. If you want to say "others" or "some more" in the plural, use altri for masculine or altre for feminine.
How does it change in a sentence?
When asking if someone wants or has another one, Italian often uses the particle ne to refer back to the previously mentioned item. The phrase must also agree with the gender of the noun it replaces: use un altro for masculine and un'altra for feminine. For plural contexts, use altri (masculine) or altre (feminine).
How do you pronounce it?
It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.
Did you know?
- Using un altro in the phrase un altro giro literally means 'another turn' but is the standard way to order another round of drinks for the table.
- The word altro is a direct descendant of the Latin alterum, which specifically meant 'the other of two'.
- The word altro can also be used in Italian to mean 'different' or 'alternative', not just 'additional'.
Examples in context
- Ne ha un altro?Do you have another one?This sentence is useful for asking if someone has another one.Tatoeba #5664234 by Guybrush88, translation #4053877 by CK
- Ne vuoi un altro?Do you want another one?This sentence is useful for asking if someone wants another one.Tatoeba #6954957 by Guybrush88, translation #6954936 by CK
- Me ne dia un altro.Give me another one.This sentence is useful for requesting another one.Tatoeba #6137690 by Guybrush88, translation #3151527 by CK
- Ho bisogno di un altro ancoraI need one more
- Può darmi un altro ancora?Can you give me yet another one?
- Mi servirebbe un'altra ancoraI would like one more
- Fammi vedere un altroShow me another one
- Voglio sentire un'altra canzoneI want to hear another song
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Example conversation
Giulia and Alessandro are at a cafe.
- GiuliaQuesto cornetto è buonissimo!This croissant is delicious!
- AlessandroVuoi un altro?Do you want another one?
- GiuliaSì, grazie Alessandro.Yes, thank you Alessandro.
- AlessandroTe ne porto un altro subito.I will bring you another one right away.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (un, altro) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries altro, un, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
