Translation of Italian word "osso" to English
osso
/ˈos.so/
How to use
The Italian noun 'osso' (masculine) denotes 'bone' (Bone). It typically takes the definite article 'l''. A typical usage pattern is 'Si è rotto un osso del braccio cadendo dallo skateboard.' (He broke an arm bone falling off the skateboard.).
🇬🇧 English
bone
Example
Il cane morde un osso grande nel cortile.
The dog gnaws a big bone in the courtyard.
Si è rotto un osso del braccio cadendo dallo skateboard.
He broke an arm bone falling off the skateboard.
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- ho rotto l'osso— I broke the bone
- Si è rotto un osso del braccio cadendo dallo skateboard.— He broke an arm bone falling off the skateboard.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Italian word "osso" mean?▼
The Italian word "osso" means "bone" in English.
How do you pronounce the Italian word "osso"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Il cane morde un osso grande nel cortile." (which translates as "The dog gnaws a big bone in the courtyard.").
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