Verona
/veˈro.na/feminine
Verona is the Italian name for the city straddling the river Adige in Veneto, northern Italy.
Meaning: city straddling the river Adige in Veneto, northern Italy (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
The name is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables and the stress is on the 2nd syllable: /veˈro.na/.
Did you know?
- The city is known as the 'City of Love' primarily because of Shakespeare's play, even though the author likely never visited Verona himself.
- In the local dialect of Verona, the pronunciation and certain vowel sounds differ significantly from the standard Italian taught to students.
- While the city is globally branded as 'the city of lovers' due to Shakespeare, local Veronese residents may view this association as more of a tourist cliché than a reflection of their daily identity.
Examples in context
- Sei mai stato all'Arena di Verona?Have you ever been to the Verona Arena?This sentence is useful for asking if someone has visited the Arena di Verona.Tatoeba #3193617 by Guybrush88, translation #11704147 by WM3DAS
- Verona è bellissima in primavera.Verona is beautiful in spring.
- Domani visiteremo Verona con la guida.Tomorrow we will visit Verona with the guide.
Example conversation
Sofia and Lorenzo are planning a trip.
- SofiaDove vuoi andare in vacanza, Lorenzo?Where do you want to go on vacation, Lorenzo?
- LorenzoMi piacerebbe visitare Verona.I would like to visit Verona.
- SofiaOttima idea, è bellissima!Great idea, it is beautiful!
- LorenzoAllora prenotiamo i biglietti per Verona.Then let's book the tickets for Verona.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “verona” translations and entries Verona, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
