Translation of Italian word "gessetto" to English
gessetto
/dʒesˈset.to/
How to use
The Italian noun 'gessetto' (masculine) denotes 'chalk' (Chalk). It typically takes the definite article 'il'. In practice, stick of chalk.
🇬🇧 English
chalk
Example
Prendo un gessetto bianco per tracciare una linea dritta.
I take a stick of white chalk to draw a straight line.
Il gessetto si spezza facilmente se si preme troppo.
Chalk breaks easily if pressed too hard.
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- disegnare con il gessetto— to draw with chalk
- Il gessetto si spezza facilmente se si preme troppo.— Chalk breaks easily if pressed too hard.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Italian word "gessetto" mean?▼
The Italian word "gessetto" means "chalk" in English.
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Can I see an example sentence with "gessetto"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Prendo un gessetto bianco per tracciare una linea dritta." (which translates as "I take a stick of white chalk to draw a straight line.").
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