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pronoun

io

/ˈio/

"I" — the first-person singular subject pronoun

Definitions

  1. 1

    Used as the subject of a verb to refer to the speaker (I)

    “Io vado al mercato ogni sabato mattina.”

    I go to the market every Saturday morning.

  2. 2

    Used alone or for emphasis/contrast, since Italian verbs already show the subject

    “Tu guardi la TV, io invece leggo un libro.”

    You watch TV, while I read a book instead.

  3. 3

    Used after 'come' or in short answers to mean 'me/I'

    “Anche io voglio venire alla festa stasera.”

    I also want to come to the party tonight.

Word forms

Usage
Invariable pronoun; often omitted in Italian since verb endings indicate the subject, but used for emphasis or clarity.

Unlike English, Italian frequently drops subject pronouns because the verb ending already shows who is acting; 'io' is added mainly for emphasis or contrast.