corda
string
The Italian word 'corda' translates to 'string' in English. In Italian, 'corda' is used to refer to a strong, thick string or cord made of fibers, often used for tying or securing objects. It can also refer to the strings of a musical instrument. The word 'corda' is a feminine noun, so it is preceded by the feminine definite article 'la' or 'una' when used in a sentence.
Example sentences using: corda
Ho bisogno di una corda per il mio progetto di scienze.
I need a rope for my science project.
This is a simple sentence where the speaker is expressing the need for a rope for their science project. 'Ho bisogno di' means 'I need', 'una corda' is 'a rope', 'per' is 'for', 'il mio' is 'my', and 'progetto di scienze' is 'science project'.
La corda del mio violino si è rotta.
The string of my violin broke.
In this sentence, the speaker's violin string has broken. 'La corda' means 'The string', 'del mio' is 'of my', 'violino' is 'violin', 'si è' is 'has', and 'rotta' means 'broken'. In Italian, corda can also mean string in certain contexts.
Non tirare la corda troppo, potrebbe spezzarsi.
Don't pull the rope too hard, it could break.
The speaker is warning someone not to pull the rope too hard because it could break. 'Non tirare' means 'don't pull', 'la corda' is 'the rope', 'troppo' means 'too hard', 'potrebbe' is 'it could', and 'spezzarsi' is 'break'.