zio
uncle
Beginner Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ˈtsio/
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Cultural Note
In Italy, uncles and aunts are deeply involved in family life and often serve as secondary parental figures. The expression 'lo zio d'America' (the uncle from America) historically referred to a relative who emigrated and was imagined to have become wealthy abroad.
📝 Example Sentences
Mio zio vive in campagna vicino a Firenze.
My uncle lives in the countryside near Florence.
Lo zio Marco ci porta sempre dei regali.
Uncle Marco always brings us gifts.
Ho uno zio che abita in America.
I have an uncle who lives in America.