vero
/ˈve.ro/
The English word "true" is translated into Italian as vero.
The standard translation of "true" in Italian is vero, used to describe something that is concurring with a given set of facts.
Meaning: concurring with a given set of facts (adj)
Which one should you use?
The direct antonym of vero is falso.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective vero must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. Use vera for feminine singular nouns, veri for masculine plural nouns and vere for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ˈve.ro/. The stress is on the first of two syllables.
Did you know?
- Italians often end a sentence with vero? to turn a statement into a question, similar to how English speakers use 'right?' or 'isn't it?'
- The word davvero which means 'really' is a compound formed from da and vero, literally meaning 'from the true'.
- While vero means 'true', the Italian term for a 'true' or 'correct' answer in a school setting is often corretta rather than vera.
Examples in context
- So che è vero.I know it to be true.This example is useful for expressing that you know something is vero.Tatoeba #2560869 by Guybrush88, translation #2376027 by CK
- Ma non è vero!But that's not true.This example is useful for negating a statement with vero.Tatoeba #3306396 by Guybrush88, translation #7303155 by JudithKiwi18
- È un vero uomo.He is a true man.This example is useful for using vero to describe a man.Tatoeba #716517 by Guybrush88, translation #402824 by CH
- Sono lieto di confermare che quanto ha detto è vero.I am pleased to confirm that what you said is true.
- L'opera d'arte è un'autentica meraviglia.The artwork is a true marvel.
- Abbiamo ricevuto la conferma che la tua teoria era vera.We have received confirmation that your theory was true.
- Hai ragione, quello che hai detto è giusto.You're right, what you said is true.
- È una storia vera.It's a true story.
- È importante raccontare solo la verità.It's important to tell only the truth.
- Quello che hai detto è verissimo!What you said is so true!
- Hai ragione, è proprio giusto.You're right, it's absolutely true.
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Example conversation
Sofia and Matteo are discussing a news report.
- SofiaÈ vero quello che hai detto?Is what you said true?
- MatteoSì, è tutto vero.Yes, it is all true.
- SofiaNon posso crederci!I cannot believe it!
- MatteoPurtroppo è la verità.Unfortunately, it is the truth.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “true” translations and entries vero, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
