vento
/ˈvɛn.to/masculine
The Italian word for wind is vento.
The term vento is the standard way to refer to the movement of air.
Meaning: movement of air (noun)
Which one should you use?
If you are describing a light or gentle wind, you should use brezza (breeze). For a stronger, brisker or gusty wind, the word ventaccio is used.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In various regions of Italy, the specific term Grecale is used to refer to the north-east wind.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular masculine noun vento becomes venti in its plural form.
How do you pronounce it?
vento is pronounced /ˈvɛn.to/. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- The word vento is a cognate of the English word 'vent', as both originate from the idea of an opening for air to blow through.
- The Italian word ventare is a verb that means 'to be windy', allowing speakers to describe the weather without needing to use the noun vento.
- While vento is the general term, the word alito is often used metaphorically to describe a 'breath' or a very soft, almost imperceptible movement of air.
Examples in context
- Il vento è forte.The wind is strong.This sentence is useful for describing the strength of the vento.Tatoeba #13450505 by Guybrush88, translation #2002572 by bichodebola
- Il vento si calmò.The wind calmed down.This sentence is useful for describing how the vento calmed down.Tatoeba #1239675 by Guybrush88, translation #1771 by CK
- Qui non c'è vento.Here there's no wind.This sentence is useful for stating the absence of vento.Tatoeba #2509971 by Guybrush88, translation #2030204 by halfb1t
- Ieri c'era un forte vento a Roma.Yesterday, there was a strong wind in Rome.
- Sento una piacevole brezza marina.I feel a pleasant sea breeze.
- Il ventaccio fa volare via i cappelli.The gusty wind blows the hats away.
- La brezza marina accarezza la mia pelle.The sea breeze caresses my skin.
- 156 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sofia and Lorenzo are walking on the beach.
- SofiaSenti che vento!Feel this wind!
- LorenzoSì, è molto freddo oggi.Yes, it is very cold today.
- SofiaIl vento sposta tutta la sabbia.The wind is moving all the sand.
- LorenzoAndiamo a ripararci.Let's go find some shelter.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “wind” translations and entries vento, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
