Italian · Home, Clothes & Daily Life
"Oven" in Italian: forno
il forno
Oven in Italian is il forno (eel FOR-noh), masculine. In forno means oven-baked. Forno a microonde is the microwave; a wood oven is forno a legna.
Baking pizza
Metti la pizza nel forno a 220 gradi.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce forno
Say it
eel FOR-noh
/il ˈfor.no/
Forno is FOR-noh, stress on FOR. The r is tapped. Keep both o sounds short.
"Oven" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| il forno | the oven Kitchen appliance. | Kitchen appliance. |
| in forno | in the oven / oven-baked Cooking method. | Cooking method. |
| accendere il forno | to turn on the oven Prep step. | Prep step. |
| forno a microonde | microwave oven Separate appliance name. | Separate appliance name. |
How to use forno in real life
- 1Baking pizza
Metti la pizza nel forno a 220 gradi.
Put the pizza in the oven at 220 degrees.
Nel forno for location.
- 2Recipe tip
Cuoci le verdure in forno per venti minuti.
Cook the vegetables in the oven for twenty minutes.
In forno as method.
- 3Shared kitchen
Il forno è ancora caldo: attenzione.
The oven is still hot: careful.
Il forno as subject.
Mistakes English speakers make with forno
Incorrect: La forno è caldo.
Correct: Il forno è caldo.
Forno is masculine.
Incorrect: Metto il pane nella stufa.
Correct: Metto il pane nel forno.
Stufa is a stove/heater; baking uses forno.
Good to know
Pizza al forno and pasta al forno are menu staples. In villages, il forno can also mean the bakery. At home, preheating talk is always accendere il forno before guests arrive.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Timing a lasagna
ChatPal
Hai già acceso il forno?
Have you already turned on the oven?
You
Sì, il forno è a 180 gradi.
Yes, the oven is at 180 degrees.
ChatPal
Perfetto. La lasagna resta in forno mezz'ora.
Perfect. The lasagna stays in the oven half an hour.
You
Ok. Controllo il forno tra dieci minuti.
Ok. I'll check the oven in ten minutes.
This is a sample. In ChatPal you have this conversation out loud and get feedback on what you say.
Practice this conversation in ChatPal"Oven" in other languages
FAQ
Common questions about "Oven" in Italian
Forno vs stufa?
Forno is the oven; stufa is a heater or sometimes a cookstove.
What is in forno?
Baked in the oven / oven-style on menus.
Microwave?
Forno a microonde, often just microonde.
Bakery?
Un forno can mean a bread bakery in town.
Learn a word, then use it out loud
- Step 1: See it in context
- Step 2: Say it out loud
- Step 3: Get feedback
- Step 4: Use it in real scenarios
Keep reading
- How to Learn Italian Fast and Speak with ConfidenceLearn how to learn Italian with a clear roadmap, speaking-first tactics and daily habits that turn basics into real conversation confidence.
- Translate Hello in Italian with ConfidenceLearn how to translate hello in Italian with context, pronunciation, and practice prompts. Master ciao, buongiorno, buonasera, and salve for real conversations.
