Italian · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Sky" in Italian: cielo
il cielo
Sky in Italian is il cielo (eel CHYEH-loh), masculine. Cielo azzurro is a blue sky; cielo coperto means overcast. In frustration Italians also say cielo! as a mild exclamation.
Beach morning
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How to pronounce cielo
Say it
eel CHYEH-loh
/il ˈtʃɛ.lo/
Cielo is CHYEH-loh: soft chyeh, then loh. Stress CHYEH.
"Sky" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| il cielo | the sky Default noun. | Default noun. |
| cielo azzurro | blue sky Weather praise. | Weather praise. |
| cielo coperto | overcast sky Dull weather. | Dull weather. |
| cielo! | heavens! / goodness! Mild exclamation. | Mild exclamation. |
How to use cielo in real life
- 1Beach morning
Guarda che cielo azzurro oggi!
Look what a blue sky today!
Cielo azzurro.
- 2Flight window
Sopra le nuvole il cielo è scuro.
Above the clouds the sky is dark.
Il cielo from a plane.
- 3Evening walk
Il cielo si sta tingendo di rosa.
The sky is turning pink.
Il cielo at sunset.
Mistakes English speakers make with cielo
Incorrect: La cielo è blu.
Correct: Il cielo è blu.
Cielo is masculine.
Incorrect: Il sky è limpido.
Correct: Il cielo è limpido.
Use cielo.
Good to know
Cielo shows up in songs, football chants, and weather small talk. A clear cielo azzurro can change weekend plans instantly. The exclamation cielo! is soft—stronger feelings use other words.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing a terrace for sunset
ChatPal
Vedi il cielo da quella terrazza?
Can you see the sky from that terrace?
You
Sì, il cielo lì è sempre aperto.
Yes, the sky there is always open.
ChatPal
Stasera il cielo sarà pieno di colori.
Tonight the sky will be full of colors.
You
Allora saliamo: voglio quel cielo.
Then let's go up: I want that sky.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Sky" in Italian
Sky vs heaven?
Cielo covers both sky and heaven in many contexts.
How do you say cloudy sky?
Cielo nuvoloso / cielo coperto.
Is cielo feminine?
No: il cielo.
Cielo as an exclamation?
Yes, a mild oh heavens.
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