Translation of Italian word "cerniera" to English
cerniera
/tʃerˈnjɛ.ra/
How to use
A fastener that joins two edges of a garment.
🇬🇧 English
zipper
Example
Chiudi la cerniera della giacca per non prendere freddo.
Zip up the jacket zipper so as not to catch cold.
La cerniera dello zaino si è incastrata tra la stoffa.
The backpack zipper got stuck in the fabric.
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Common phrases
- cerniera da giacca— jacket zipper
- cerniera da pantaloni— pant zipper
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Frequency rank: #615 in Italian
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What does the Italian word "cerniera" mean?▼
The Italian word "cerniera" means "zipper" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Chiusura lampo con dentelli metallici." (which translates as "Zip up the jacket zipper so as not to catch cold.").
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