Translation of Italian word "pietra" to English
pietra
/ˈpjɛ.tra/
How to use
The Italian noun 'pietra' (feminine) denotes 'stone, rock' (Stone, rock). It typically takes the definite article 'la'. In practice, rock or hard mineral substance.
🇬🇧 English
stone, rock
Example
La strada antica è lastricata di pietra.
The ancient street is paved with stone.
Ha lanciato una piccola pietra nel lago.
He threw a small stone into the lake.
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- La strada antica è lastricata di pietra.— The ancient street is paved with stone.
- Ha lanciato una piccola pietra nel lago.— He threw a small stone into the lake.
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The Italian word "pietra" means "stone, rock" in English.
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