blocco
block
The Italian word 'blocco' is used to refer to a block, which is a large solid piece of something, often a material like wood or stone. It can also refer to a group of things that function together or are treated as a unit, such as a block of apartments. In a more abstract sense, it can refer to an obstruction or hindrance, similar to its English counterpart.
Example sentences using: blocco
Ho un blocco mentale.
I have a mental block.
This phrase is used to indicate a situation where someone cannot think clearly or cannot remember something, often because of mental stress or pressure.
Era un sorpasso pericoloso con il blocco del traffico.
It was a dangerous overtaking with the traffic block.
This phrase refers to a situation where someone makes a dangerous move to get ahead of others in a situation where traffic is blocked or highly congested.
Ho comprato un blocco di biglietti per lo spettacolo.
I bought a block of tickets for the show.
This phrase is used to describe a situation where someone buys a large number of tickets (a block) for a particular event, such as a concert or movie.