vino
/ˈvi.no/masculine
The Italian word for wine is vino.
vino refers to the alcoholic beverage made from grapes. When ordering a glass or a specific type of wine, Italians often use the indefinite article 'un' (a/an) before the noun, as in un vino.
Meaning: alcoholic beverage made from grapes (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Sicily, locals may use the term vino etneo to refer to wine produced on the slopes of Mount Etna.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of vino is vini.
How do you pronounce it?
vino is pronounced /ˈvi.no/. It has two syllables, and the stress is on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- In Italy, the phrase vino sfuso refers to wine sold by the liter from a large barrel, often in a local bar or grocery store, rather than in a bottle.
- Italians use the expression vino novello for the first wine produced from a new harvest, which is traditionally drunk before it has fully fermented.
- The Italian word vino shares an ancient ancestor with the Greek word oínos, which is the root of the English word 'wine' itself.
Examples in context
- Io ho il vino.I have wine.This sentence demonstrates the use of vino in the context of possession.Tatoeba #6571538 by Guybrush88, translation #1764447 by CK
- Lei ha il vino.She has wine.Tatoeba #2439946 by Guybrush88, translation #1764503 by CM
- Mi dia il vino.Give me the wine.This sentence shows how to use vino when making a request.Tatoeba #7588381 by Guybrush88, translation #3151463 by CK
- Vorrei un bicchiere di vino rosso, per favoreI would like a glass of red wine, please
- Consiglierei un vino della casa per accompagnare il tuo piattoI would recommend a house wine to accompany your dish
- In questa zona producono un delizioso vino chiantiIn this area, they produce a delicious Chianti wine
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Example conversation
Chiara and Francesco are having dinner at a restaurant.
- ChiaraFrancesco, prendiamo un vino rosso?Francesco, shall we get a red wine?
- FrancescoSì, ottima idea.Yes, great idea.
- ChiaraPreferisci il vino di questa regione?Do you prefer the wine from this region?
- FrancescoSì, è eccellente.Yes, it is excellent.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “wine” translations and entries vino, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries vino, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
