intorno
around
The Italian word 'intorno' is used to imply in the vicinity or surrounding area of a place. It can also be used to convey the sense of being approximately a certain amount, similar to how 'around' is used in English.
Example sentences using: intorno
Camminiamo intorno al lago.
We walk around the lake.
In this sentence, 'intorno' is used to indicate movement around a specific location, in this case, a lake. The verb 'camminiamo' is in the present tense, indicating a current or ongoing action.
Ci sono molte case intorno alla piazza.
There are many houses around the square.
Here, 'intorno' is used to describe the position of the houses in relation to the square. The plural 'case' indicates that there is more than one house situated around the square.
Viviamo intorno all'angolo.
We live around the corner.
'Intorno' in this context indicates a nearby location, suggesting that the speakers' home is very close by, just around the corner.