Italian - English (British) translations for "colonna"
"colonna" Italian translation
Translation
column
Definition
column
Part of speech
noun
Gender
feminine
Translations
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.Meaning: column
La colonna di marmo era alta e imponente.
The marble column was tall and imposing.
Meaning: pillar
Le colonne del tempio sorreggevano il tetto.
The pillars of the temple supported the roof.
Meaning: newspaper column
Ho scritto un articolo per la mia colonna settimanale.
I wrote an article for my weekly newspaper column.
Meaning: row
Abbiamo sistemato i dati in una colonna del foglio di calcolo.
We arranged the data in a row of the spreadsheet.
Examples
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.A1: La colonna è alta.
A1: The column is tall.
A1: La colonna è bianca.
A1: The column is white.
A1: La colonna è solida.
A1: The column is solid.
B1: Ho visto una colonna di fumo nero alzarsi nel cielo.
B1: I saw a column of black smoke rising in the sky.
B2: La colonna sonora del film era molto coinvolgente.
B2: The film's soundtrack was very engaging.
B2: La colonna vertebrale sostiene il corpo umano.
B2: The spinal column supports the human body.
C1: La colonna d'opinione ha espresso un forte sostegno per la riforma.
C1: The opinion column has expressed strong support for the reform.
C1: Il giornalista ha scritto una lunga colonna sulle recenti elezioni politiche.
C1: The journalist wrote a long column about the recent political elections.
C2: La colonna di numeri nella tabella rappresenta i dati mensili.
C2: The column of numbers in the table represents the monthly data.
Advanced Description
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.The noun 'colonna' in Italian translates to 'column' in English. A column is a vertical, cylindrical structure that is used to support weight or as a decorative element in architecture and design. Columns are typically made of stone, concrete, or metal and can be found in various styles and sizes.
In ancient Greek and Roman architecture, columns played a significant role in supporting the weight of buildings and creating visually appealing structures. Different architectural orders, such as Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian, have distinct column designs with specific proportions and decorative elements.
Today, columns continue to be used in both classical and modern architecture. They can be seen in iconic structures like the Parthenon in Athens or the Colosseum in Rome, as well as in contemporary buildings where they serve functional and aesthetic purposes.