suono
/ˈswɔ.no/masculine
The English word "sound" translates to Italian as suono.
suono is a masculine noun used to refer to a sensation perceived by the ear.
Meaning: sensation perceived by the ear (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of suono is suoni.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables, with the stress on the first syllable. The IPA is /ˈswɔ.no/.
Did you know?
- In Italian, the phrase suona bene literally means 'it sounds good', but it is often used to describe an idea or a plan that seems appealing.
- While suono refers to the physical sensation, the word rumore is used for a 'noise' that is often considered loud, unpleasant, or chaotic.
- In Italian, the verb suonare means 'to sound' or 'to ring', but it is most commonly used to mean 'to play' a musical instrument.
Examples in context
- È un suono felice.That's a happy sound.This sentence is useful for describing a sound as happy.Tatoeba #6977535 by Guybrush88, translation #2044473 by CK
- Io odio quel suono.I hate that sound.This sentence is useful for expressing hatred toward a specific sound.Tatoeba #3750343 by Guybrush88, translation #3732634 by CK
- Tom sentì il suono.Tom heard the sound.This sentence is useful for describing someone hearing a sound.Tatoeba #7571036 by Guybrush88, translation #3409167 by CK
- Mi piace il suono del pianoforte.I like the sound of the piano.
- Questa piazza è piena di armonia e suoni meravigliosi.This square is full of harmony and wonderful sounds.
- Sai suonare uno strumento musicale?Do you know how to play a musical instrument?
- Che rumore fastidioso!What an annoying noise!
- Il fragore dell'esplosione si è udito in tutta la città.The roar of the explosion could be heard throughout the city.
- Ho sentito un suonino strano provenire dalla macchina.I heard a strange little sound coming from the car.
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Example conversation
Alessandro and Sofia are sitting in a park.
- AlessandroSenti questo suono, Sofia?Do you hear this sound, Sofia?
- SofiaSì, è un suono bellissimo.Yes, it is a beautiful sound.
- AlessandroViene da quel piccolo ruscello.It comes from that little stream.
- SofiaAlessandro, mi rilassa molto.Alessandro, it relaxes me a lot.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sound” translations and entries suono, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
