Italian · People & Family
"Man" in Italian: uomo
l'uomo
Man in Italian is l'uomo (LWOH-moh), masculine. Use un uomo for a man and quell'uomo for that man. The plural uomini is irregular.
At a café
C'è un uomo alla cassa che aspetta.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce uomo
Say it
LWOH-moh
/ˈwɔ.mo/
LWOH-moh after l'. The uo is one glide. Stress on UO.
"Man" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| l'uomo | the man Default with the article. | Default with the article. |
| un uomo | a man Introducing someone. | Introducing someone. |
| quell'uomo | that man Pointing someone out. | Pointing someone out. |
| da uomo a uomo | man to man Frank talk. | Frank talk. |
How to use uomo in real life
- 1At a café
C'è un uomo alla cassa che aspetta.
There's a man at the till waiting.
Un uomo for an unidentified man.
- 2Giving directions
Chiedi a quell'uomo con la mappa.
Ask that man with the map.
Quell'uomo for pointing.
- 3Describing a photo
L'uomo a sinistra è mio zio.
The man on the left is my uncle.
L'uomo with a location.
Mistakes English speakers make with uomo
Incorrect: Il uomo è gentile.
Correct: L'uomo è gentile.
Il + uomo becomes l'uomo.
Incorrect: Una uomo parla.
Correct: Un uomo parla.
Uomo is masculine: un uomo.
Good to know
Uomo is everyday and neutral for an adult male. In signs and politics you also hear diritti dell'uomo for human rights, where uomo covers people in older legal language.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Looking for someone at the station
ChatPal
Vedi un uomo con una valigia rossa?
Do you see a man with a red suitcase?
You
Sì: l'uomo vicino al binario tre.
Yes: the man near platform three.
ChatPal
Perfetto. Quell'uomo è il nostro autista.
Perfect. That man is our driver.
You
Allora saluto l'uomo e gli chiedo l'orario.
Then I'll greet the man and ask him the time.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Man" in Italian
Why l'uomo not il uomo?
Il elides before a vowel sound: l'uomo.
What is the plural?
Uomini—irregular. Keep singular uomo for basic practice.
How do I say a man?
Un uomo.
Is uomo ever formal?
It is neutral. Signore is the polite address form.
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