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fuori
/ˈfwɔː.ri/
outside
Fuori fa freddo, quindi restiamo dentro.
It's cold outside, so we're staying inside.
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Outside; in or to the outer side or area of something.
Il cane è fuori dalla porta.
The dog is outside the door.
Vado fuori a prendere una boccata d'aria.
I'm going outside to get some fresh air.
Used to indicate movement or position away from the interior of a place. Often paired with 'di' for 'outside of' (e.g., fuori di casa = outside the house).
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Out; not at home or in a usual place.
È fuori per lavoro.
He's out for work.
Commonly used to indicate someone is not present in their usual location.
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Out of; beyond the limits or scope of something.
Fuori dal comune.
Out of the ordinary.
Often used in expressions like 'fuori controllo' (out of control) or 'fuori pericolo' (out of danger).
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Out; no longer in a container or enclosed space.
Il latte è fuori dal frigo.
The milk is out of the fridge.
Used to describe something removed from its usual storage place.
Collocations
fuori di sébeside oneselffuori casaaway from homefuori controlloout of controlfuori pericoloout of dangerfuori stagioneout of season
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Pro Tip
Preposition vs. Adverb
'Fuori' as a preposition requires 'da' (e.g., 'fuori dalla stanza' = outside the room), while as an adverb it stands alone (e.g., 'vado fuori' = I'm going outside).
Gold Rule
Position Matters
In Italian, 'fuori' often comes before the noun it modifies when used as an adverb (e.g., 'fuori casa' = outside the house), but follows when used as a preposition (e.g., 'dentro casa' vs. 'fuori di casa').
Word Origin
From Latin 'foris' (door, entrance), related to 'foras' (outward). The Italian 'fuori' evolved from the accusative form 'foras' through Vulgar Latin 'foris'.
Usage Notes
1. 'Fuori' can function as an adverb, preposition, or exclamation. 2. When used as a preposition, it is often followed by 'da' (e.g., fuori da casa = outside the house). 3. In compound forms like 'fuoribordo' (outboard motor), it becomes part of a single word.
Word Breakdown
fuori
outside
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