vino

/ˈvi.no/
nounBeginner
formal

Wine, a fermented alcoholic beverage made from grapes or other fruits

Vorrei un bicchiere di vino rosso.

I would like a glass of red wine.

L'Italia è famosa per i suoi vini.

Italy is famous for its wines.

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The word 'vino' is masculine and can refer to wine in general or a specific type of wine.

Collocations

vino rossored winevino biancowhite winevino spumantesparkling wine

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Related Phrases

bere un bicchiere di vinophrase
to drink a glass of wine
vino della casaphrase
house wine

💡Pro Tip

Gender Agreement

Remember that 'vino' is a masculine noun, so adjectives and articles must agree in gender and number (e.g., 'un buon vino', 'i vini italiani').

Gold Rule

Plural Form

The plural of 'vino' is 'vini', which can refer to multiple types of wine or the plural form in formal contexts.

📖Word Origin

From Latin 'vinum', which comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *wéyh₁nom, meaning 'wine'.

📝Usage Notes

'Vino' is a common word in Italian and is used in both formal and informal contexts. It can refer to wine in general or a specific type of wine, depending on the context.

Word Breakdown

vin
wine
root
+
-o
masculine singular noun ending
suffix
Dizionario Italiano-Inglese