The word venti in Italian has two primary meanings, depending on the context in which it is used. It can either mean twenty or be the plural form of vento, which means wind.
1. Venti as Twenty
In most contexts, venti is simply the number 20 in Italian.
- Ho venti anni. – I am twenty years old.
- Ci sono venti persone alla festa. – There are twenty people at the party.
- Venti euro – Twenty euros
In these examples, venti is used as a numerical value to indicate the quantity twenty.
2. Venti as Winds
Venti can also be the plural form of vento, meaning winds.
- I venti forti hanno causato danni. – The strong winds caused damage.
- I venti del nord portano aria fredda. – The north winds bring cold air.
In this case, venti refers to multiple winds, often used in meteorological contexts or descriptions of the weather.