Italian - English (British) translations for "cella"
"cella" Italian translation
Translation
cell
Definition
"cella"
Part of speech
noun
Gender
feminine
Translations
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.Meaning: prison cell
Il detenuto è stato rinchiuso in cella.
The prisoner was locked in a cell.
Meaning: cell
La cella solare converte la luce solare in energia elettrica.
The solar cell converts sunlight into electrical energy.
Meaning: monastic cell
Il monaco trascorreva molte ore nella sua cella a meditare.
The monk spent many hours in his cell meditating.
Meaning: prison block
La nuova struttura penitenziaria ospita centinaia di celle.
The new correctional facility houses hundreds of prison cells.
Examples
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.A1: La cella è piccola.
A1: The cell is small.
A1: Ho messo il telefono nella cella.
A1: I put the phone in the cell.
A1: La cella è vuota.
A1: The cell is empty.
B1: Il prigioniero è stato rinchiuso nella cella per molti anni.
B1: The prisoner was locked up in the cell for many years.
B2: La polizia ha fatto una perquisizione nella sua cella.
B2: The police searched his cell.
B2: Dopo il processo, il criminale è stato trasferito in un'altra cella di massima sicurezza.
B2: After the trial, the criminal was transferred to another maximum security cell.
C1: La cella di isolamento viene utilizzata per i detenuti più pericolosi.
C1: The isolation cell is used for the most dangerous inmates.
C1: Durante la rivolta, i prigionieri hanno dato fuoco alla loro cella.
C1: During the riot, the prisoners set fire to their cell.
C2: Il detenuto ha passato molti anni in solitudine nella sua cella.
C2: The inmate spent many years in solitude in his cell.
Advanced Description
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.The Italian noun "cella" refers to a small room or cell, typically found in a monastery or prison. It can also be used to describe a small compartment or enclosure within a larger structure.
In the context of a monastery, a "cella" is often a simple living space for a monk or nun, providing them with privacy and solitude for prayer and contemplation. These cells are usually sparsely furnished and may contain only a bed, desk, and religious icons.
In the context of a prison, a "cella" is a confined space where inmates are housed. These cells are usually equipped with basic amenities such as a bed, toilet, and sometimes a small window. In some cases, multiple inmates may share a single cell.