violento
/vi.oˈlɛn.to/
The English word violent is translated into Italian as violento.
The term is an adjective used to describe something involving physical conflict. It can also be used figuratively, such as in the expression Violento/a come una tempesta, which translates to "violent as a storm".
Meaning: involving physical conflict (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in gender with the noun it modifies, using the feminine form violenta for feminine nouns. The masculine plural form of the adjective is violenti and the feminine plural form is violente.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable. The IPA pronunciation is /vi.oˈlɛn.to/.
Did you know?
- In Italian, violento is frequently used to describe a strong smell, a powerful wind or a sudden burst of rain, where English would use 'strong' or 'intense'.
- If you describe a person as una forza della natura, you are often implying they have a 'violent' or overwhelming energy, but in a complimentary way.
- The root of violento is connected to the Latin 'vis', which is also the root for the English word 'vigor'.
Examples in context
- Tom non è violento.Tom isn't violent.This sentence is useful for noting that Tom is not violent using violento.Tatoeba #3835630 by Guybrush88, translation #2648336 by CK
- Fu un crimine violento.It was a violent crime.This sentence is useful for describing a violent crime using violento.Tatoeba #3585315 by Guybrush88, translation #2906622 by CK
- L'Islam non è violento.Islam isn't violent.This sentence is useful for stating that Islam is not violent using violento.Tatoeba #13472125 by Guybrush88, translation #8230763 by Amastan
- La situazione è diventata violentaThe situation has become violent.
- Il comportamento dei manifestanti era estremamente aggressivoThe behavior of the protesters was extremely violent.
- Le sue parole erano violente come una tempestaHis words were as violent as a storm.
- Quel film è davvero forte!That movie is really violent!
- Ho visto un video brutale su InternetI watched a violent video online.
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Example conversation
Sofia and Lorenzo are discussing a movie they just watched.
- SofiaIl film era troppo violento per me.The movie was too violent for me.
- LorenzoSì, c'era un combattimento molto violento.Yes, there was a very violent fight.
- SofiaNon mi piace il cinema così violento.I don't like such violent cinema.
- LorenzoCapisco, Lorenzo preferisce i film più tranquilli.I understand, Lorenzo prefers calmer movies.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry violento, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
