Italian - English (British) translations for "guscio"
"guscio" Italian translation
Translation
shell
Definition
"guscio"
Part of speech
noun
Gender
masculine
Translations
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.Meaning: shell
La tartaruga si nasconde nel suo guscio.
The turtle hides in its shell.
Meaning: husk
Ho sbucciato il mais e ho rimosso il guscio esterno.
I peeled the corn and removed the outer husk.
Meaning: case
Il telefono è caduto, ma il guscio protettivo lo ha salvato.
The phone fell, but the protective case saved it.
Meaning: eggshell
Devi avere molta cura quando rompi il guscio dell'uovo.
You need to be very careful when breaking the eggshell.
Examples
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.A1: Il guscio dell'uovo è fragile.
The eggshell is fragile.
A1: Il guscio di una noce è duro.
The walnut shell is hard.
A1: Ho trovato un guscio di lumaca nel giardino.
I found a snail shell in the garden.
B1: Ho messo il guscio dell'uovo nel compost.
I put the eggshell in the compost.
B1: La tartaruga si nasconde nel suo guscio quando ha paura.
The turtle hides inside its shell when it's scared.
B2: Ho sentito uno schiocco quando ho rotto il guscio della noce.
I heard a crack when I broke the walnut shell.
B2: Mia madre ha usato un guscio d'uovo per fare la meringa.
My mother used an eggshell to make meringue.
C1: Dopo aver mangiato l'uovo, ho gettato il guscio nella spazzatura.
After eating the egg, I threw the shell in the trash.
C1: Il guscio di una tartaruga marina può essere molto resistente.
The shell of a sea turtle can be very strong.
C2: Il guscio di una chiocciola è composto principalmente da carbonato di calcio.
The shell of a snail is mainly composed of calcium carbonate.
Advanced Description
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.The Italian noun "guscio" refers to a shell or a husk. It can be used to describe the hard outer covering of certain animals, such as a turtle's shell or an eggshell. Additionally, it can also refer to the outer layer or casing of certain fruits or nuts.
In the context of animals, "guscio" is commonly used to describe the protective structure that covers and shields the soft body parts. For example, a tortoise retreats into its guscio for protection when it feels threatened. Similarly, birds lay their eggs in a guscio to provide a safe environment for the developing embryos.
When it comes to fruits and nuts, "guscio" is often used to refer to the tough outer layer that needs to be removed before consuming the edible part. For instance, walnuts have a thick guscio that needs to be cracked open to access the nut inside.