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"Thunder" in Italian: tuono
il tuono
Thunder in Italian is il tuono (eel TWOH-noh), masculine. Sento i tuoni means I hear thunder. A storm with thunder and lightning pairs tuono with fulmine.
Night storm
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How to pronounce tuono
Say it
eel TWOH-noh
/il ˈtwɔ.no/
Tuono: TWOH-noh. UO as one glide. Stress TWOH. Plural tuoni.
"Thunder" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| il tuono | the thunder / a thunderclap Singular noun. | Singular noun. |
| i tuoni | thunder (claps) Often plural in speech. | Often plural in speech. |
| tuoni e fulmini | thunder and lightning Storm pair. | Storm pair. |
| rombo di tuono | rumble of thunder Descriptive. | Descriptive. |
How to use tuono in real life
- 1Night storm
Quel tuono ha fatto tremare i vetri.
That thunder made the windows shake.
Quel tuono.
- 2Kids indoors
Non temere: il tuono è solo rumore.
Don't worry: thunder is only noise.
Il tuono.
- 3Weather app chat
Arrivano tuoni verso sera.
Thunder is coming toward evening.
Plural tuoni.
Mistakes English speakers make with tuono
Incorrect: Sento il thunder.
Correct: Sento il tuono. / Sento i tuoni.
Use tuono/tuoni.
Incorrect: La tuono è forte.
Correct: Il tuono è forte.
Tuono is masculine.
Good to know
Summer storms announce themselves with tuoni over the hills. News and apps list temporali with tuoni e fulmini. Pets and kids often need reassurance that il tuono is noise, not danger indoors.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Closing windows before a storm
ChatPal
Hai sentito quel tuono?
Did you hear that thunder?
You
Sì—chiudo le finestre prima del prossimo tuono.
Yes—I'll close the windows before the next thunderclap.
ChatPal
Porto dentro anche le sedie.
I'll bring the chairs inside too.
You
Grazie, poi accendiamo una luce soft.
Thanks, then we'll put on a soft light.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Thunder" in Italian
How do you say thunder?
Il tuono (often i tuoni).
Thunder and lightning?
Tuoni e fulmini.
Gender?
Masculine: il tuono.
Pronunciation?
TWOH-noh.
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