Italian Phrase
Sì, fa molto vento.
Meaning
The speaker confirms that it is very windy outside. The phrase is a short, natural way to comment on the weather after someone asks or mentions it.
When to use
Use this sentence when you want to answer a question like 'C'è vento?' or when you’re describing the current weather to a friend, especially in casual conversation.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Sì,famoltovento.
Sì (affirmation)
Used to answer positively to a yes/no question; it can stand alone or precede a statement.
fa (impersonal verb fare)
In weather expressions Italian uses the impersonal verb 'fare' (fa) to describe conditions, e.g., fa caldo, fa freddo.
molto (adverb of intensity)
Placed before an adjective or noun to intensify it; here it intensifies the noun 'vento'.
vento (noun, masculine)
Means 'wind'. In weather phrases it usually follows the verb 'fare' without an article.
🗨In Conversation
C'è vento oggi?
Is it windy today?
Sì, fa molto vento.
Yes, it’s very windy.
✕Common Mistakes
È molto vento.
The verb 'essere' is not used for weather conditions; use the impersonal 'fa' instead.
fa vento molto.
Adverbs of intensity like 'molto' normally precede the noun they modify.
Sì, molto fa vento.
The order 'molto fa' is ungrammatical; keep the verb directly after the affirmation.
↔Alternatives
Sì, c'è molto vento.
Yes, there is a lot of wind.
È molto ventoso.
It’s very windy.
Sì, il vento è forte.
Yes, the wind is strong.
Cultural Tip
Italians love to talk about the weather, especially in the north where wind can be a daily topic. The impersonal 'fa' construction is the standard way to describe weather conditions, and using 'vento' without an article (fa vento) sounds natural. In coastal regions you’ll hear stronger expressions like 'c’è una burrasca' (there’s a storm).