vulcano
/vulˈka.no/masculine
The English word "volcano" is translated into Italian as vulcano.
vulcano is a masculine noun used to describe a mountain containing a magma chamber.
Meaning: mountain containing a magma chamber (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
vulcano is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has three syllables, with the stress on the second syllable: /vulˈka.no/.
Did you know?
- The word vulcano is used in the expression essere un vulcano di energia to describe a person who is bursting with an unstoppable amount of energy.
- The word vulcano comes from the name of the island of Vulcano, which was named after the Roman god of fire and smithing, Vulcānus.
- Because of the influence of the Roman god Vulcānus, the Italian word for a forge or a smithy is historically linked to the same root as vulcano.
Examples in context
- Voglio vedere un vulcano.I want to see a volcano.This sentence is useful for expressing a desire to see a vulcano.Tatoeba #5429692 by dnnywld, translation #1556984 by brymck
- L'Etna è un vulcano in Italia.Etna is a volcano in Italy.This sentence provides an example of a specific vulcano located in Italy.Tatoeba #2449668 by Guybrush88, translation #2449667 by CN
- Il monte Aso è un vulcano attivo.Mt. Aso is an active volcano.This sentence describes a specific vulcano using an adjective to indicate it is active.Tatoeba #500247 by Pharamp, translation #28742 by CN
- Il Vesuvio è uno dei vulcani più famosi d'Italia.Mount Vesuvius is one of the most famous volcanoes in Italy.
- Ieri abbiamo visitato il vulcanello vicino al mare.Yesterday, we visited the small volcano near the sea.
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Example conversation
Chiara and Francesco are looking at a map of Sicily.
- ChiaraGuarda, questo è un vulcano molto grande.Look, this is a very large volcano.
- FrancescoSì, è famoso in tutto il mondo.Yes, it is famous all over the world.
- ChiaraPensi che il vulcano sia ancora attivo?Do you think the volcano is still active?
- FrancescoSì, Francesco dice che erutta spesso.Yes, Francesco says that it erupts often.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “volcano” translations and entries vulcano, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries vulcano, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
