Mario
/ˈma.rjo/
Mario is the Italian given name for Mario.
Meaning: the given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈma.rjo/. It has 2 syllables, and the stress is on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- The name Mario is historically linked to the Roman god Mars, the god of war, rather than the biblical 'Mary'.
- In Italy, the name Mario was so common in the early 20th century that it became a stereotypical 'everyman' name in cinema and literature.
- Because of the global popularity of the 'Super Mario' character, many Italians find the name inseparable from the video game icon.
Examples in context
- Mario è un idraulico.Mario is a plumber.This sentence is useful for identifying a profession for Mario.Tatoeba #5511505 by Guybrush88, translation #4574760 by Hybrid
- Giochiamo a Mario Bros.Let's play Mario Bros.This sentence is useful for mentioning the game title Mario Bros.Tatoeba #7715779 by Guybrush88, translation #4641132 by maydoo
- Cosa stava cantando Mario?What was Mario singing?This sentence is useful for asking about an action performed by Mario.Tatoeba #1201388 by Guybrush88, translation #1201389 by CN
- Buongiorno, Signor Mario. Sono felice di incontrarla oggi.Good morning, Mr. Mario. I am pleased to meet you today.
- 14 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lorenzo and Giulia are talking about a mutual friend.
- LorenzoConosci Mario?Do you know Mario?
- GiuliaSì, Mario è un mio amico.Yes, Mario is a friend of mine.
- LorenzoÈ un ragazzo simpatico.He is a nice guy.
- GiuliaSì, è davvero molto gentile.Yes, he is really very kind.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “mario” translations and entries Mario, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
