Italian - English (British) translations for "dritto"
"dritto" Italian translation
Translation
straight
Definition
The Italian adjective 'dritto' means 'straight' or 'upright'.
Part of speech
adjective
Translations
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.Meaning: straight
Cammina dritto lungo la strada.
Walk straight along the road.
Meaning: right
Gira a destra al semaforo.
Turn right at the traffic light.
Meaning: upright
Tieni il quadro dritto sulla parete.
Keep the picture upright on the wall.
Meaning: direct
Chiamami direttamente se hai bisogno di aiuto.
Call me directly if you need help.
Meaning: honest
Mi ha detto la verità dritta in faccia.
He told me the honest truth to my face.
Examples
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.A1: Il tavolo è dritto.
The table is straight.
A1: La strada è dritta.
The road is straight.
A1: Ho bisogno di un ago dritto.
I need a straight needle.
B1: Sono andato dritto fino alla fine della strada.
I went straight to the end of the road.
B1: Dobbiamo tenere dritto per altri due chilometri.
We have to keep going straight for another two kilometers.
B2: Mi sono svegliato e mi sono reso conto che ero finito in una situazione difficile. Non sapevo più da che parte andare, ma ho deciso di rimanere dritto e affrontare la sfida.
I woke up and realized I had ended up in a difficult situation. I didn't know which way to go anymore, but I decided to stay strong and face the challenge head-on.
C1: Durante il viaggio in montagna, abbiamo dovuto superare un pendio molto ripido. Era necessario mantenere l'equilibrio e camminare dritti per evitare di scivolare.
During the mountain trip, we had to overcome a very steep slope. It was necessary to maintain balance and walk straight to avoid slipping.
C1: Il professore di matematica ci ha spiegato come tracciare una linea dritta utilizzando un righello e un compasso.
The math teacher explained to us how to draw a straight line using a ruler and compass.
C2: L'architetto ha progettato un edificio con linee dritte e pulite, creando un'opera d'arte moderna.
The architect designed a building with straight and clean lines, creating a modern work of art.
Advanced Description
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.The word 'dritto' is derived from the Latin word 'directus', which also means 'straight'. In Italian, it can be used to describe something that is in a straight line or position, such as a straight road or an upright posture.
In addition to its literal meaning, 'dritto' can also be used figuratively to describe someone who is honest, sincere, or straightforward in their actions or behavior. For example, if someone always tells the truth and doesn't beat around the bush, they can be described as 'dritto'.
It's worth noting that 'dritto' has both masculine and feminine forms ('dritto' for masculine nouns and 'dritta' for feminine nouns), as well as singular and plural forms ('dritti' for masculine plural nouns and 'dritte' for feminine plural nouns).