numeri
/ˈnu.me.ri/
The English phrase 'numbers' is translated into Italian as numeri.
numeri refers to symbols or words used to count or measure things.
How do you pronounce it?
The word numeri is pronounced /ˈnu.me.ri/. It has three syllables, and the stress is on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- The word numero is used to describe both a mathematical value and a specific issue of a magazine or newspaper.
- In a theatrical context, the word numero can refer to a specific act or a choreographed routine in a variety show.
- To say 'the numbers do not add up' (meaning something is suspicious), an Italian might say i conti non tornano, which literally translates to 'the accounts do not return'.
Examples in context
- I numeri non mentono.The numbers don't lie.This sentence uses numeri to express that statistics or facts are truthful.Tatoeba #10819760 by Guybrush88, translation #10791835 by ddnktr
- Cosa sono quei numeri?What are those numbers?This sentence uses numeri to ask for identification of specific values.Tatoeba #3654101 by Guybrush88, translation #2645667 by CK
- I numeri non si sommano.The numbers don't add up.This sentence uses numeri in an idiomatic way to say that something does not make sense or is inconsistent.Tatoeba #9982279 by Guybrush88, translation #3818971 by CK
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Example conversation
Francesco and Martina are studying for a math test together.
- FrancescoQuesti numeri sono troppo difficili.These numbers are too difficult.
- MartinaHai ragione, Francesco, sono complicati.You are right, Francesco, they are complicated.
- FrancescoCome possiamo risolvere questi numeri?How can we solve these numbers?
- MartinaProviamo a leggere il libro, Martina suggerisce.Let's try to read the book, Martina suggests.
Sources
- Pronunciation from the Wiktionary entry Numeri.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
