nuvoloso
/nu.voˈlo.zo/
The Italian word for cloudy is nuvoloso. Wiktionary also lists coperto and nuvolo.
Meaning: covered with or characterised by clouds (adj)
Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| nuvoloso | /nu.voˈlo.zo/ /nu.voˈlo.so/ |
|
| coperto | /koˈpɛr.to/ | |
| nuvolo | /ˈnu.vo.lo/ | regional |
What does it mean word for word?
The word nuvoloso is derived from nuvola, which means cloud.
Which one should you use?
While nuvoloso means cloudy, the word coperto is used to describe an overcast sky where the clouds completely cover the sun.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The form nuvolo is a regional variation used in certain parts of Italy instead of the standard nuvoloso.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective nuvoloso must agree in gender and number with the noun it describes. Use nuvolosa for a feminine singular noun, such as aria (air) and change it to nuvolosi when describing masculine plural nouns, such as cieli (skies).
How do you pronounce it?
/nu.voˈlo.zo/. The word has 4 syllables and the stress is on the 3rd syllable.
Did you know?
- In Italian, the word coperto means both 'cloudy' and 'covered', but it is also the standard word for a 'table setting' in a restaurant.
- The word nuvola shares a common ancestor with the Latin word nūbēs, which is where the English word 'nimbus' comes from.
- If an Italian says il cielo è coperto, they are often implying that rain is imminent, whereas nuvoloso is more neutral.
Examples in context
- Il cielo è nuvoloso.The sky is cloudy.This sentence shows how to describe the sky as being nuvoloso.Tatoeba #11761847 by Guybrush88, translation #9525148 by Taam
- Ieri è stato nuvoloso.Yesterday was cloudy.This sentence describes the weather being nuvoloso yesterday.Tatoeba #1089688 by Guybrush88, translation #1437169 by CM
- Il cielo era nuvoloso.The sky was cloudy.This sentence describes the sky as having been nuvoloso in the past.Tatoeba #11761843 by Guybrush88, translation #9172641 by CK
- Il cielo è nuvolosoThe sky is cloudy
- Oggi il tempo è nuvoloso, meglio portare un ombrello.Today the weather is cloudy, it's better to bring an umbrella.
- Mi piace passeggiare nei giorni grigi.I enjoy walking on cloudy days.
- Speriamo che domani non sia molto nuvoloso.Let's hope tomorrow is not very cloudy.
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Example conversation
Lorenzo and Martina are checking the weather before a walk.
- LorenzoGuarda Martina, il cielo è molto nuvoloso.Look Martina, the sky is very cloudy.
- MartinaSì, Lorenzo, credo che inizierà a piovere.Yes, Lorenzo, I think it will start to rain.
- LorenzoPrendiamo l'ombrello allora.Let's take the umbrella then.
- MartinaBuona idea, meglio non bagnarsi.Good idea, better not to get wet.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cloudy” translations and entries nuvoloso, coperto, nuvolo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries coperto, nuvolo, nuvoloso, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
