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How to Say "One" in Italian
The Italian word for 'one', used for counting, dates, and quantities.
uno
OO-nohneutral
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Use 'uno' when counting objects, stating a quantity of one, or referring to the first of something. It's also used in dates, like 'l'uno maggio' (May first).
Alternatives
- unUsed before masculine nouns that don't start with s+consonant, z, gn, ps, x, y.
- unaUsed before feminine nouns.
Ways to get it wrong
Pronouncing 'uno' like 'you-no'
The 'u' is a pure vowel sound, like the 'oo' in 'moon'.
Confusing 'uno' with 'un' or 'una'
'Un' and 'una' are articles, used before nouns, while 'uno' is the number itself.
Frequently asked
how to say one in italian for numbers
The standard word for the number one is 'uno'. You'll use it for counting items or stating a quantity.
when to use un vs uno in italian
'Uno' is the number one. 'Un' is an indefinite article used before most masculine nouns, meaning 'a' or 'an'.
how to say may 1st in italian
You would say 'l'uno maggio' for May first. The 'l'' is the definite article 'the'.
What is the Italian for one?
The Italian word for 'one' is 'uno'. It is used when referring to a masculine noun.
Is one in Italian uno or una?
The word for 'one' in Italian is 'uno' when referring to a masculine noun, and 'una' when referring to a feminine noun.
One in Italian pronunciation
The Italian word 'uno' is pronounced 'OO-noh'. The stress is on the first syllable.
