elephant
The word 'elefante' in Italian is used the same way as 'elephant' is used in English. It is a noun, referring to the large mammal with a long trunk and tusks. It can be used in various contexts such as talking about nature, zoos, and animals in general.
The elephant in this photo is huge.
This sentence is talking about a particular elephant in a photographic reference indicating that the elephant is quite large in size.
The elephant is known for its excellent memory.
In this example, we are discussing a general belief or trait attributed to all elephants which is their exceptional memory.
I saw an elephant at the circus.
This sentence is probably being used in a casual conversation to share a personal experience of seeing an elephant at the circus.