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"Winter" in Italian: inverno
l'inverno
Winter in Italian is l'inverno (leen-VEHR-noh), masculine. In inverno means in winter. L'inverno scorso is last winter.
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How to pronounce inverno
Say it
leen-VEHR-noh
/linˈvɛr.no/
L'inverno: leen-VEHR-noh. Stress VEHR. The l' elides before i.
"Winter" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| l'inverno | winter The season. | The season. |
| in inverno | in winter Time expression. | Time expression. |
| l'inverno scorso | last winter Past season. | Past season. |
| le vacanze d'inverno | winter holidays School or ski break. | School or ski break. |
How to use inverno in real life
- 1Packing
Per l'inverno porto il cappotto pesante.
For winter I'm bringing the heavy coat.
L'inverno.
- 2Ski chat
L'inverno in montagna è meraviglioso.
Winter in the mountains is wonderful.
Season praise.
- 3City weather
Quest'inverno piove spesso qui.
This winter it often rains here.
Quest'inverno.
Mistakes English speakers make with inverno
Incorrect: La inverno è fredda.
Correct: L'inverno è freddo.
Inverno is masculine; use l' and freddo.
Incorrect: Nel inverno vado a sciare.
Correct: In inverno vado a sciare.
Usual phrase is in inverno, not nel inverno.
Good to know
L'inverno in much of Italy is mild on the coasts and sharp in the Alps. Christmas markets and ski weeks define the season for many families. Say fa freddo for the temperature; l'inverno names the season itself.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing when to visit the Alps
ChatPal
Preferisci l'inverno o l'estate in montagna?
Do you prefer winter or summer in the mountains?
You
L'inverno—voglio vedere la neve.
Winter—I want to see the snow.
ChatPal
Allora prenotiamo per l'inverno prossimo.
Then let's book for next winter.
You
Sì, e porto gli scarponi.
Yes, and I'll bring the boots.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Winter" in Italian
Winter?
L'inverno.
In winter?
In inverno.
Gender?
Masculine.
Last winter?
L'inverno scorso.
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