violino
/vi.oˈli.no/masculine
The Italian word for violin is violino.
The word refers to the string instrument known as a violin.
Meaning: string instrument (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
violino is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has four syllables, with the stress on the third syllable: /vi.oˈli.no/.
Did you know?
- The word 'violino' shares a common ancestor with the word for 'calf' in some Romance-adjacent historical roots, though it evolved into a musical term.
- The city of Cremona is world-famous for its violino makers, including the Stradivari family, whose instruments are considered the pinnacle of craftsmanship.
- Italian music terminology is used globally, so terms like pizzicato describe a specific way of plucking the strings of a violino.
Examples in context
- Io suono il violino.I play the violin.This sentence is useful for expressing that you play the violino.Tatoeba #1005118 by Guybrush88, translation #362737 by blay_paul
- Tom suonò il violino.Tom played the violin.This sentence is useful for describing a past action involving the violino.Tatoeba #3405663 by Guybrush88, translation #3403374 by CK
- Suonò il suo violino.He played his violin.This sentence is useful for mentioning that someone played their own violino.Tatoeba #8920373 by Guybrush88, translation #7385755 by CH
- Mi piace suonare il violino.I enjoy playing the violin.
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Example conversation
Sofia and Matteo are at a music store.
- SofiaGuarda questo violino, è bellissimo!Look at this violin, it is beautiful!
- MatteoSì, ma costa troppo per me.Yes, but it costs too much for me.
- SofiaVuoi provare a suonare il violino?Do you want to try playing the violin?
- MatteoNo, preferisco comprare un altro strumento.No, I prefer to buy another instrument.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “violin” translations and entries violino, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries violino, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
