Italian · Nature & Environment
vento
wind
Beginnernoun · m
Definition
The natural movement of air; a current of air moving across the earth's surface.
Example
Oggi c'è molto vento.
Today it is very windy.
Etymology
The word 'vento' comes from the Latin 'ventus', meaning wind. It has been utilized since the early history of the Italian language to describe air movement.
How & Where It’s Used
'Vento' is common in both formal and informal contexts, particularly in discussions about weather and nature, and is understood universally across Italy.