Sorrento Meaning in English

word

US

səˈrɛnˌtoʊ

suh-REN-toh

UK

səˈrɛn.təʊ

suh-REN-toh

Definition

Sorrento is a coastal town in southern Italy, popular for its beautiful sea views, historic sites, and as a tourist destination near Naples and the Amalfi Coast.

Usage & Nuances

Always capitalized as a proper noun. Refers specifically to the town in Italy, though occasionally used for products (like lemons or cheese) named after the region. Context usually relates to travel, geography, or Italian culture.

• Spanish: Sorrento
• Portuguese (BR): Sorrento
• Portuguese (PT): Sorrento
• Chinese (Simplified): 索伦托
• Chinese (Traditional): 索倫託
• Hindi: सोरेन्टो
• Arabic: سورينتو
• Bengali: সোরেন্টো
• Russian: Сорренто
• Japanese: ソレント
• Vietnamese: Sorrento
• Korean: 소렌토
• Turkish: Sorrento
• Urdu: سورینتو
• Indonesian: Sorrento

Example Sentences

Sorrento is in southern Italy.

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Many tourists visit Sorrento every year.

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The sea near Sorrento is very blue.

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I fell in love with the sunset views in Sorrento.

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Have you ever tried the famous lemons from Sorrento?

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We rented a small boat to explore the coast of Sorrento.

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