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C'è un vento gelido

Grammar & Usage

fixed expression

neutral

How it works

The phrase uses the impersonal verb 'esserci' (c'è/ci sono), meaning 'there is/there are'. 'C'è' is the third-person singular form, indicating the presence of something. 'Un vento gelido' is the subject, meaning 'a freezing wind'.

Sample sentences

Oggi fa freddo, c'è un vento gelido che taglia la pelle.

It's cold today, there's a freezing wind that cuts the skin.

Siamo sulla cima della montagna, e c'è un vento gelido fortissimo.

We are on the top of the mountain, and there's a very strong freezing wind.

Quando c'è un vento gelido così, è meglio rimanere a casa.

When there's a freezing wind like this, it's better to stay home.

Quick facts

impersonalVerb:C'è is the contracted form of 'ci è', from the impersonal verb 'esserci' (to be there). It is used for singular subjects.

genderAgreement:Vento (wind) is masculine, so 'gelido' (freezing) also takes the masculine singular form. The indefinite article 'un' is used for masculine singular nouns.

Often used with

C'è un sole splendente

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Example

Oggi fa freddo, c'è un vento gelido che taglia la pelle.

It's cold today, there's a freezing wind that cuts the skin.

Siamo sulla cima della montagna, e c'è un vento gelido fortissimo.

We are on the top of the mountain, and there's a very strong freezing wind.