numero
/ˈnu.me.ro/masculine
The English word 'number' is numero in Italian.
numero is a masculine noun referring to an abstract entity used to describe quantity. In casual conversation, it is often used as shorthand for numero di telefono (phone number).
Meaning: abstract entity used to describe quantity (noun)
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable: /ˈnu.me.ro/.
Did you know?
- In Italian, numero is used to describe the size of shoes and clothing, whereas English speakers use 'size'.
- The word numero can be used to describe a performance act or a routine in a circus or variety show.
- The way an Italian writes a number with a comma for decimals (e.g., 1,5) is the exact opposite of the English system which uses a point (1.5).
Examples in context
- Qual è il numero?What's the number?Tatoeba #1258207 by Guybrush88, translation #279371 by CK
- Non ho il numero.I don't have the number.Tatoeba #5553815 by Guybrush88, translation #2276052 by CK
- Ha il suo numero.She has his number.Tatoeba #8540923 by Guybrush88, translation #8537184 by CH
- Hai il mio numero di telefono?Do you have my phone number?
- Tre e due fanno cinqueThree and two make five
- Cinque o sei?Five or six?
- Duecento euroTwo hundred euros
- Mille ragazzeA thousand girls
- Due milioni di abitantiTwo million inhabitants
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Example conversation
Sofia and Alessandro are checking a document together.
- SofiaQual è il numero di serie?What is the serial number?
- AlessandroNon vedo il numero qui.I don't see the number here.
- SofiaGuarda sotto il codice.Look under the code.
- AlessandroAh, l'ho trovato, Sofia.Ah, I found it, Sofia.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “number” translations and entries numero, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
