cinque

This is the 187th most frequent Italian word.


cinque

The Italian word "cinque" means "five" in English.


Here, 'cinque' is used as a cardinal number, representing the quantity five.

Ho cinque amici che vengono alla festa.

I have five friends who are coming to the party.


In this sentence, 'cinque' is used to indicate the hour, specifically, referring to five o'clock.

Il treno delle cinque è in ritardo.

The five o'clock train is delayed.


Here, 'cinque' is referring specifically to the time of day, being concise for 'five o'clock.'

Il film è iniziato alle cinque.

The movie started at five (o'clock).