Italian · Emotions & Descriptions
"Loud (noisy)" in Italian: rumoroso/a
rumoroso/a
Note: voice: forte
Loud (noisy) in Italian is rumoroso (roo-moh-ROH-zoh) for masculine and rumorosa for feminine. For a loud voice you often say forte instead. Rumoroso points to noise in a place or machine.
Choosing a café
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How to pronounce rumoroso/a
Say it
roo-moh-ROH-zoh
/rumoˈro.zo/
Rumoroso stresses ROH: roo-moh-ROH-zoh. Soft s.
"Loud (noisy)" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| rumoroso / rumorosa | loud, noisy (m/f) Places, people, devices. | Places, people, devices. |
| troppo rumoroso | too loud Complaint. | Complaint. |
| un locale rumoroso | a noisy venue Bars, clubs. | Bars, clubs. |
| voce forte | loud voice Voice uses forte more than rumoroso. | Voice uses forte more than rumoroso. |
How to use rumoroso/a in real life
- 1Choosing a café
Questo bar è troppo rumoroso per studiare.
This bar is too loud to study.
Rumoroso for a place.
- 2Neighbor complaint
La festa di sopra è rumorosa fino a tardi.
The party upstairs is loud until late.
Rumorosa for feminine festa.
- 3On a train
Il gruppo dietro di noi è rumoroso.
The group behind us is loud.
Rumoroso for people as a group.
Mistakes English speakers make with rumoroso/a
Incorrect: La musica è loud.
Correct: La musica è rumorosa.
Use rumorosa, not English loud.
Incorrect: Parla rumoroso.
Correct: Parla forte.
For voice volume, forte is more natural than rumoroso.
Good to know
Italians often tolerate lively noise in piazzas and trattorie, then suddenly mind it in apartments after 23:00. Rumoroso is a fair complaint word with neighbors; keep the tone calm.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Picking a quieter table
ChatPal
Qui vicino al bancone è rumoroso.
Here by the counter is loud.
You
Andiamo là: sembra meno rumoroso.
Let's go over there: it seems less loud.
ChatPal
Perfetto, così possiamo parlare.
Perfect, so we can talk.
You
Sì, odio i posti rumorosi a pranzo.
Yes, I hate loud places at lunch.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Loud (noisy)" in Italian
Rumoroso or forte?
Rumoroso for noisy places; forte for loud voice or volume knobs.
Feminine form?
Rumorosa. Plural: rumorosi / rumorose.
How do I complain politely?
Scusa, è un po' rumoroso qui—works well.
Quiet opposite?
Silenzioso/a or tranquillo/a.
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