Italian - English (British) translations for "pietra"
"pietra" Italian translation
Translation
stone
Definition
pietra
Part of speech
noun
Gender
feminine
Translations
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.Meaning: stone
La pietra è dura.
The stone is hard.
Meaning: rock
Il sentiero era coperto di pietre.
The path was covered in rocks.
Meaning: gem
Ha regalato a sua moglie una pietra preziosa.
He gifted his wife a precious gemstone.
Meaning: brick
Hanno costruito la casa con pietre di mattoni.
They built the house with brick stones.
Meaning: milestone
La laurea è un importante pietra nella vita di uno studente.
Graduation is an important milestone in a student's life.
Examples
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.Ho trovato una pietra sul sentiero.
I found a stone on the path.
La pietra è dura e fredda.
The stone is hard and cold.
Mia nonna ha una collana di pietre preziose.
My grandmother has a necklace of precious stones.
La pietra angolare del nuovo edificio è stata posata oggi.
The cornerstone of the new building was laid today.
Il muro è stato costruito con pietre naturali.
The wall was built with natural stones.
Dopo anni di lavoro, finalmente ha raggiunto la vetta della montagna, la sua pietra miliare personale.
After years of work, he finally reached the top of the mountain, his personal milestone.
La pietra filosofale è un leggendario oggetto alchemico che si dice possa trasformare i metalli in oro.
The philosopher's stone is a legendary alchemical object that is said to be able to transform metals into gold.
Il tempio antico è decorato con sculture di pietra molto dettagliate.
The ancient temple is decorated with very detailed stone sculptures.
La sua voce risuonava come una pietra che cadeva in un pozzo.
Her voice echoed like a stone falling into a well.
Advanced Description
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.The Italian noun 'pietra' translates to 'stone' in English. It refers to a solid, naturally occurring substance composed of minerals.
In Italian culture, pietra has been used for various purposes throughout history. It has been utilized as a building material for construction, creating structures such as houses, churches, and bridges. Additionally, pietra has been employed in the creation of sculptures and monuments, showcasing the artistic abilities of craftsmen.
Pietra is also associated with symbolism and spiritual significance. In ancient times, stones were believed to possess certain properties or powers. They were often used in rituals or as talismans for protection and good fortune.