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Italian - English (British) translations for "ferro"

"ferro" Italian translation

Translation

iron

Definition

ferro

Part of speech

noun

Gender

masculine

Translations

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Meaning: iron (metal)

Il ferro è un elemento chimico.

Iron is a chemical element.

Meaning: train

Prendo sempre il ferro per andare in città.

I always take the train to go to the city.

Meaning: sword

Il cavaliere brandiva il ferro contro il nemico.

The knight wielded the sword against the enemy.

Meaning: ironing

Devo ancora fare il ferro per la biancheria.

I still have to do the ironing for the laundry.

Meaning: railway track

La bicicletta si è bloccata sul ferro della rotaia.

The bicycle got stuck on the railway track.


Examples

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A1: Il ferro è un metallo.

Iron is a metal.

A1: Ho bisogno di un ferro da stiro.

I need an iron for clothes.

A1: La sbarra di ferro è arrugginita.

The iron bar is rusty.

B1: Mia nonna ha stirato i vestiti con il ferro caldo.

My grandmother ironed the clothes with the hot iron.

B1: Il ferro viene estratto dalle miniere.

Iron is extracted from mines.

B2: Dopo averlo piegato, ho saldato il ferro con l'apposita macchina.

After bending it, I welded the iron with the appropriate machine.

C1: L'industria siderurgica produce tonnellate di acciaio ogni anno partendo dal ferro grezzo.

The steel industry produces tons of steel every year starting from raw iron.

C1: La struttura del ponte è stata rinforzata con travi in ferro per garantire maggiore stabilità.

The bridge structure has been reinforced with iron beams to ensure greater stability.

C2: La temperatura necessaria per la fusione del ferro è di circa 1538 gradi Celsius.

The temperature required for iron melting is about 1538 degrees Celsius.


Advanced Description

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Ferro is an Italian noun that translates to 'iron' in English. It refers to a chemical element with the symbol Fe and atomic number 26. Iron is one of the most abundant elements on Earth and has been used by humans for thousands of years due to its strength, durability, and ability to be easily shaped and molded.

In addition to its industrial applications, iron is also an essential nutrient for many living organisms, including humans. It plays a crucial role in the production of hemoglobin, a protein responsible for transporting oxygen throughout the body. Iron deficiency can lead to anemia and other health problems.

The word 'ferro' can also have other meanings in different contexts. For example, it can refer to a train or railway in certain regions of Italy. It can also be used metaphorically to describe something strong, unyielding, or rigid.

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