Italian · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Rain" in Italian: pioggia
la pioggia
Rain in Italian is la pioggia (PYOHD-jah), a feminine noun. The verb is piovere: oggi piove means it's raining. An umbrella is un ombrello.
Looking out the window
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How to pronounce pioggia
Say it
PYOHD-jah
/ˈpjɔd.dʒa/
Pioggia is PYOHD-jah with a soft j. Double g holds before the glide. Stress PYOH.
"Rain" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la pioggia | rain The noun. | The noun. |
| piove | it rains / it's raining Most common weather verb form. | Most common weather verb form. |
| sotto la pioggia | in the rain Being outdoors while it rains. | Being outdoors while it rains. |
| una pioggia leggera | light rain Soft intensity. | Soft intensity. |
How to use pioggia in real life
- 1Looking out the window
La pioggia non sembra fermarsi.
The rain doesn't seem to be stopping.
La pioggia as subject.
- 2Leaving the house
Prendi l'ombrello: c'è la pioggia.
Take the umbrella: there's rain.
C'è la pioggia.
- 3After a storm
Dopo la pioggia l'aria è fresca.
After the rain the air is fresh.
Dopo la pioggia.
Mistakes English speakers make with pioggia
Incorrect: Il pioggia è forte.
Correct: La pioggia è forte.
Pioggia is feminine: la pioggia.
Incorrect: Sta rainando.
Correct: C'è la pioggia. / Piove.
Use the noun pioggia or the verb piove—not an English hybrid.
Good to know
Sudden showers are common in some seasons, so ombrello talk appears quickly in plans. Piove is enough for small talk; naming la pioggia helps when you describe amount or timing.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Caught without an umbrella in town
ChatPal
Oh no, arriva la pioggia!
Oh no, the rain is coming!
You
Corriamo sotto la tettoia. Odio restare sotto la pioggia.
Let's run under the shelter. I hate staying in the rain.
ChatPal
Anch'io. Questa pioggia sembra breve.
Me too. This rain seems short.
You
Speriamo. Poi se la pioggia continua, chiamiamo un taxi.
Hopefully. Then if the rain continues, we'll call a taxi.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Rain" in Italian
What is the difference between pioggia and piove?
Pioggia is the noun rain. Piove is the verb form it rains.
How do I say it's raining?
Piove or sta piovendo.
Is pioggia feminine?
Yes: la pioggia, una pioggia forte.
How do I say heavy rain?
Una pioggia forte or un acquazzone for a downpour.
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