This list includes 95 Italian words that start with V, from “vacanza” to “voto”. It covers common nouns, verbs and adjectives you encounter in travel, conversation and written texts. You can use it for study, lesson planning, translation or quick reference.

Italian words that start with V are vocabulary items beginning with V, often common verbs and useful nouns. Many reflect everyday life, for example “vacanza,” which echoes Italy’s strong travel culture.

Below you’ll find the table with English translation and Example usage.

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Italian words that start with V

Italian wordPart of speechEnglish translationExample usage
vacanzan.holiday, vacationLa vacanza comincia domani. — The holiday starts tomorrow.
vaccinon.vaccineIl vaccino è disponibile in farmacia. — The vaccine is available at the pharmacy.
vaccan.cowLa vacca è nel prato. — The cow is in the meadow.
vagoadj.vagueHa un ricordo vago dell’evento. — He has a vague memory of the event.
vagarev.to wanderMi piace vagare per la città. — I like wandering around the city.
vallen.valleyLa valle è coperta di neve. — The valley is covered in snow.
valoren.value, worthIl valore della moneta è aumentato. — The coin’s value increased.
valigian.suitcaseHo chiuso la valigia. — I closed the suitcase.
validarev.to validateDevi validare il biglietto prima di salire. — You must validate the ticket before boarding.
validoadj.valid, soundUn argomento valido convince tutti. — A valid argument convinces everyone.
valutarev.to evaluate, assessValutare il progetto richiede tempo. — Evaluating the project requires time.
vanoadj.vain, useless, emptyEra un tentativo vano. — It was a vain attempt.
variarev.to vary, changeI prezzi possono variare durante l’anno. — Prices can vary during the year.
varianten.variant, variationHanno trovato una nuova variante del virus. — They found a new variant of the virus.
vascan.tub, basinLa vasca è piena d’acqua. — The tub is full of water.
vason.vase, vesselHo comprato un vaso di ceramica. — I bought a ceramic vase.
vederev.to seeVedere è credere. — Seeing is believing.
vegetarianoadj.vegetarianMio fratello è vegetariano. — My brother is vegetarian.
veglian.vigil, wakeLa veglia è durata tutta la notte. — The vigil lasted all night.
vegliarev.to keep vigil, watch overDevo vegliare il neonato stanotte. — I must watch the newborn tonight.
venditan.sale, sellingLa vendita comincerà alle dieci. — The sale will start at ten.
venderev.to sellVendere la macchina è stata la mia scelta. — Selling the car was my choice.
venerdìn.FridayVenerdì andiamo al cinema. — On Friday we’ll go to the cinema.
venirev.to comeVenire domani è possibile? — Is coming tomorrow possible?
venton.windIl vento soffia forte. — The wind is blowing strongly.
verbalen.official report, minutesHo firmato il verbale della riunione. — I signed the meeting minutes.
verbon.verbConoscere i verbi è importante. — Knowing verbs is important.
veroadj.true, realIl fatto è vero. — The fact is true.
veritàn.truthLa verità viene sempre a galla. — The truth always comes out.
verdeadj.greenIl prato è verde. — The lawn is green.
vergognan.shameChe vergogna! — What a shame! / How embarrassing!
vergognarsiv.to be ashamedVergognarsi non è necessario. — Being ashamed is not necessary.
versionen.versionQuesta è la versione aggiornata. — This is the updated version.
versoprep.towardsCamminiamo verso il centro. — We walk toward the center.
vestirev.to dress, clotheVestire un neonato richiede pazienza. — Dressing a newborn requires patience.
vestiton.dress, suitHo comprato un vestito nuovo. — I bought a new dress.
vetron.glassIl vetro si è rotto. — The glass broke.
vetrinan.shop window, displayLa vetrina è piena di libri. — The shop window is full of books.
vian.streetAbitiamo in Via Roma. — We live on Via Roma.
viaggion.trip, journeyIl viaggio è stato indimenticabile. — The trip was unforgettable.
viaggiarev.to travelMi piace viaggiare per il mondo. — I like traveling the world.
vigenteadj.in force, currentLa legge vigente è chiara. — The current law is clear.
vicinoadj.near, nearbyIl negozio è vicino. — The shop is nearby.
vigilen.traffic warden, watchmanIl vigile regola il traffico. — The traffic officer directs the traffic.
vigilanzan.surveillance, securityLa vigilanza controlla l’ingresso. — Security watches the entrance.
vigoren.vigor, strengthParla con vigore. — He speaks with vigor.
villeggiarev.to holiday (at a resort)Ci piace villeggiare al mare. — We like holidaying at the seaside.
villan.villa, large houseVivono in una grande villa. — They live in a large villa.
villaggion.villageIl villaggio è pittoresco. — The village is picturesque.
vincerev.to winVincere non è facile. — Winning is not easy.
vincitoren.winnerÈ il vincitore del torneo. — He is the tournament winner.
vincitan.winnings, prizeLa vincita è stata significativa. — The prize was significant.
violentoadj.violentUn comportamento violento è inaccettabile. — Violent behavior is unacceptable.
violinon.violinSuona il violino ogni sera. — He plays the violin every evening.
virtùn.virtueLa pazienza è una virtù. — Patience is a virtue.
vison.faceHa un viso sorridente. — He has a smiling face.
vistan.sight, viewLa vista dalla finestra è bella. — The view from the window is beautiful.
visitarev.to visitVisitare il museo richiede tempo. — Visiting the museum requires time.
visionen.vision, viewLa sua visione è innovativa. — His vision is innovative.
visibilmenteadv.visiblyEra visibilmente stanco. — He was visibly tired.
vitaminan.vitaminUna vitamina essenziale è la C. — An essential vitamin is C.
vocaleadj.vocal; vowelLa vocale è pronunciata chiaramente. — The vowel is pronounced clearly.
vocazionen.vocation, callingHa una forte vocazione per insegnare. — He has a strong calling to teach.
vocen.voiceLa sua voce è dolce. — His voice is sweet.
vogan.vogue, fashionQuella moda è tornata in voga. — That fashion is back in vogue.
voglian.desire, wishHo voglia di gelato. — I feel like having ice cream.
volarev.to flyVolare è il sogno di molti. — Flying is many people’s dream.
volanten.steering wheel; flying (adj.)Il volante è rotto. — The steering wheel is broken.
volantinon.flyer, leafletHanno distribuito volantini per la festa. — They handed out flyers for the party.
volerev.to wantVolere è potere, dicono. — Wanting is power, they say.
volon.flightIl volo parte alle otto. — The flight departs at eight.
volontàn.will, determinationHa molta volontà di imparare. — He has strong will to learn.
volontarion.volunteer; adj. voluntarySono volontario in un’associazione. — I’m a volunteer in an association.
voton.vote, gradeHo preso un buon voto. — I got a good grade.
votarev.to voteVotare è un diritto civico. — Voting is a civic right.
vaporen.steam, vaporIl vapore sale dalla pentola. — Steam rises from the pot.
varcon.gap, passageAbbiamo attraversato il varco nella recinzione. — We passed through the gap in the fence.
velon.veil, thin layerLa sposa indossava un velo. — The bride wore a veil.
velocitàn.speedLa velocità massima è 50 km/h. — The maximum speed is 50 km/h.
veloceadj.fast, quickLa macchina è veloce. — The car is fast.
velenon.poisonIl veleno è pericoloso. — Poison is dangerous.
velluton.velvetLa giacca è di velluto. — The jacket is made of velvet.
vernicen.paint, varnishDobbiamo comprare la vernice. — We need to buy the paint.
vestaglian.dressing gown, robeIndosso la vestaglia al mattino. — I wear the robe in the morning.
veterinarion.veterinarianPorta il cane dal veterinario. — Take the dog to the vet.
vettoren.carrier, vectorIl vettore consegna la merce. — The carrier delivers the goods.
vetturan.car, vehicleLa vettura è parcheggiata fuori. — The car is parked outside.
vibrarev.to vibrateLa corda comincia a vibrare. — The string begins to vibrate.
vicendan.event, affairLa vicenda ha suscitato scalpore. — The affair caused a stir.
vicinaton.neighborhoodIl vicinato è tranquillo. — The neighborhood is quiet.
vicolon.alleyIl vicolo è molto stretto. — The alley is very narrow.
videon.videoHo caricato il video online. — I uploaded the video online.
videogiocon.video gameI bambini giocano al videogioco. — The children play the video game.
vigneton.vineyardIl vigneto produce ottimo vino. — The vineyard produces great wine.
vignettan.cartoon, small illustrationLa vignetta è divertente. — The cartoon is funny.

Descriptions

vacanza
Common; A1. Everyday noun for trips and time off.
vaccino
Common; B1. Frequent in health contexts.
vacca
Common; A1. Basic farm-animal vocabulary.
vago
Common; B2. Used figuratively and literally.
vagare
Common; B1. Neutral register, common verb.
valle
Common; A2. Geographic term.
valore
Common; B1. Used in economics and abstract senses.
valigia
Common; A1. Travel vocabulary.
validare
Common; B1. Practical verb for travel/forms.
valido
Common; B2. Used in logical/legal contexts.
valutare
Common; B2. Formal/academic use.
vano
Common; B2. Can be literal or figurative.
variare
Common; B2. Neutral register.
variante
Common; B2. Scientific and general use.
vasca
Common; A2. Household noun.
vaso
Common; A2. Decorative/household object.
vedere
Common; A1. Fundamental verb of perception.
vegetariano
Common; A1. Food/diet vocabulary.
veglia
Less common; C1. Formal/ceremonial contexts.
vegliare
Less common; C1. Slightly formal.
vendita
Common; B1. Commerce term.
vendere
Common; A2. Everyday commerce verb.
venerdì
Common; A1. Days of the week.
venire
Common; A1. Core motion verb.
vento
Common; A1. Weather vocabulary.
verbale
Common; B2. Administrative/legal term.
verbo
Common; A1. Grammar vocabulary.
vero
Common; A1. Very common in speech and writing.
verità
Common; B1. Abstract noun.
verde
Common; A1. Color vocabulary.
vergogna
Common; A2. Strong everyday expression.
vergognarsi
Common; B1. Reflexive verb; polite register.
versione
Common; B1. Tech/edition contexts.
verso
Common; A2. Common preposition.
vestire
Common; A2. Useful household verb.
vestito
Common; A1. Clothing noun.
vetro
Common; A1. Material/object noun.
vetrina
Common; B1. Retail vocabulary.
via
Common; A1. Street/name noun (use lowercase in lemma).
viaggio
Common; A1. Travel vocabulary.
viaggiare
Common; A1. Core travel verb.
vigente
Less common; B2. Formal/legal register.
vicino
Common; A2. Spatial adjective.
vigile
Less common; B2. Institutional noun.
vigilanza
Less common; B2. Formal/security contexts.
vigore
Less common; B2. Literary/formal tones.
villeggiare
Less common; C1. Slightly literary; common in travel writing.
villa
Common; B1. Architecture/home vocabulary.
villaggio
Common; B1. Geography/settlement noun.
vincere
Common; A2. Sports/competition verb.
vincitore
Common; B1. Sports/competition noun.
vincita
Less common; B2. Gambling/contest context.
violento
Common; B2. Strong descriptor.
violino
Common; B1. Musical instrument.
virtù
Common; B2. Moral/abstract noun.
viso
Common; A1. Body vocabulary.
vista
Common; A2. Perceptual/landscape noun.
visitare
Common; A1. Travel/visit verb.
visione
Less common; B2. Abstract/creative contexts.
visibilmente
Less common; B2. Adverb modifying appearance.
vitamina
Common; B1. Health/nutrition vocabulary.
vocale
Less common; B1. Linguistic term.
vocazione
Less common; B2. Career/personal sense.
voce
Common; A1. Sound/body noun.
voga
Less common; B2. Slightly literary.
voglia
Common; A1. Very common colloquial noun.
volare
Common; A1. Basic motion verb.
volante
Common; B1. Automotive term.
volantino
Common; B1. Promotional noun.
volere
Common; A1. High-frequency auxiliary/lexical verb.
volo
Common; A1. Travel vocabulary.
volontà
Common; B2. Abstract/motivational noun.
volontario
Common; B1. Civic vocabulary.
voto
Common; B1. Education/politics contexts.
votare
Common; B2. Political/official verb.
vapore
Common; B1. Cooking/physical noun.
varco
Less common; B2. Physical/spatial noun.
velo
Common; B1. Clothing/metaphor.
velocità
Common; B1. Transport/physics term.
veloce
Common; A2. Everyday descriptor.
veleno
Common; B1. Hazard vocabulary.
velluto
Less common; B2. Textile term.
vernice
Common; B1. DIY/home vocabulary.
vestaglia
Less common; B1. Clothing at-home term.
veterinario
Common; B1. Professional/animal care.
vettore
Less common; B2. Logistics/technical term.
vettura
Common; B1. Auto/transport noun.
vibrare
Less common; B2. Physical/technical verb.
vicenda
Less common; B2. News/literary contexts.
vicinato
Common; B1. Community term.
vicolo
Common; B1. Urban geography.
video
Common; A2. Media/tech vocabulary.
videogioco
Common; B1. Entertainment vocabulary.
vigneto
Common; B2. Agricultural/wine term.
vignetta
Common; B2. Press/illustration term.
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