Italian - English (British) translations for "rock"
"rock" Italian translation
Translation
rock
Definition
Rock is a type of hard mineral material that can be found in various forms and sizes. It is often used for construction, decoration, and as a source of minerals.
Part of speech
noun
Gender
feminine
Translations
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.Meaning: genre of music
Mi piace ascoltare la rock.
I like listening to rock.
Meaning: solid mineral material
La montagna era fatta di puro rock.
The mountain was made of pure rock.
Meaning: act of rocking back and forth
Il bambino si addormentava mentre faceva il rock sulla sedia a dondolo.
The baby fell asleep while rocking on the rocking chair.
Meaning: a large mass or stone
Abbiamo arrampicato su una grande parete di rock.
We climbed up a large wall of rock.
Examples
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.A1: Mi piace ascoltare la musica rock.
A1: I like listening to rock music.
A2: Il mio amico suona la chitarra rock.
A2: My friend plays rock guitar.
A2: La band ha tenuto un concerto di musica rock.
A2: The band held a rock music concert.
B1: Ho imparato a suonare la batteria rock quando ero giovane.
B1: I learned to play rock drums when I was young.
B2: La canzone rock che hai sentito è stata scritta dal mio cantante preferito.
B2: The rock song you heard was written by my favorite singer.
B2: La mia band preferita si esibisce in un concerto rock domani sera.
B2: My favorite band is performing at a rock concert tomorrow night.
C1: Sono cresciuto ascoltando il genere del rock progressivo degli anni '70.
C1: I grew up listening to the progressive rock genre of the '70s.
C1: Il chitarrista rock ha improvvisato un assolo incredibile durante il concerto.
C1: The rock guitarist improvised an incredible solo during the concert.
C2: La band ha rivoluzionato il panorama musicale con il loro nuovo album rock.
C2: The band revolutionized the music scene with their new rock album.
Advanced Description
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.Rock is a naturally occurring substance that is made up of one or more minerals. It can be found in different forms such as sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous rocks. Sedimentary rocks are formed from the accumulation of sediments over time, while metamorphic rocks are formed by the transformation of existing rocks due to heat and pressure. Igneous rocks are formed from the solidification of molten magma or lava.
Rocks have been used by humans for various purposes throughout history. They have been used for construction of buildings, roads, and bridges. They have also been used for decorative purposes such as sculptures and monuments. In addition, rocks are an important source of minerals such as gold, silver, copper, and iron.
The study of rocks is known as petrology. Petrologists study the composition, structure, and formation of rocks. This field of study is important in understanding the geological history of the Earth and its processes. Rocks also provide valuable information about the environment and climate conditions during their formation.