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"World" in Italian: mondo
il mondo
World in Italian is il mondo (MOHN-doh), masculine. Tutto il mondo means everyone / the whole world. Nel mondo is in the world.
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How to pronounce mondo
Say it
MOHN-doh
/ˈmon.do/
Mondo stresses MOHN: MOHN-doh. Clear o sounds. Plural mondi is rare in everyday talk.
"World" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| il mondo | the world Default noun. | Default noun. |
| tutto il mondo | everyone / the whole world Emphatic. | Emphatic. |
| nel mondo | in the world Global statements. | Global statements. |
| giro del mondo | trip around the world Travel dreams. | Travel dreams. |
How to use mondo in real life
- 1News chat
Nel mondo cambia tutto troppo in fretta.
In the world everything changes too fast.
Nel mondo.
- 2Travel dream
Voglio fare un giro del mondo un giorno.
I want to go around the world one day.
Giro del mondo.
- 3Crowd reaction
Tutto il mondo parla di questa serie.
The whole world is talking about this series.
Tutto il mondo.
Mistakes English speakers make with mondo
Incorrect: La mondo è grande.
Correct: Il mondo è grande.
Masculine: il mondo.
Incorrect: In il mondo ci sono culture diverse.
Correct: Nel mondo ci sono culture diverse.
In + il = nel.
Good to know
Tutto il mondo is everyday hyperbole—your aunt says it about a viral recipe. Songs and stadium chants love mondo too.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Planning a long trip
ChatPal
Vuoi davvero vedere tutto il mondo?
Do you really want to see the whole world?
You
Almeno una parte del mondo, sì.
At least part of the world, yes.
ChatPal
Allora iniziamo dal sud del mondo.
Then let's start from the south of the world.
You
Mi piace l'idea.
I like the idea.
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FAQ
Common questions about "World" in Italian
Gender?
Masculine: il mondo.
Everyone / the whole world?
Tutto il mondo.
In the world?
Nel mondo.
Around the world?
Giro del mondo / intorno al mondo.
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