Italian · Numbers & Time

quattro

four

Beginnernumeral

Definition

The number 4.

Example

Ci sono quattro stagioni.

There are four seasons.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'quattuor', 'quattro' shows a clear lineage in Italian numerals, reflecting the phonological changes typical of the language's evolution from Latin.

How & Where It’s Used

'Quattro' is prevalent in both spoken and written Italian, employed in contexts ranging from casual conversation to formal writing. Its use is uniform across Italian regions.

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