branch

In Italian, the word 'ramo' is used to refer to a branch of a tree or a similar structure. It can also be used metaphorically to refer to a branch of an organization or a branch of knowledge. For example, 'Il ramo dell'albero si ruppe' means 'The branch of the tree broke.' or 'Il ramo della medicina che si occupa della cura dei tumori' means 'The branch of medicine that deals with the treatment of tumors.'

Example sentences using: ramo

Carlo ha tagliato un ramo dell'albero.

Carlo has cut a branch from the tree.

In this sentence, 'ramo' is used in a literal context to mean a branch of a tree.

Il ramo della biologia che si occupa di animali è chiamato zoologia.

The branch of biology that deals with animals is called zoology.

In this sentence, 'ramo' is used metaphorically to indicate a specific sector or division of biology, zoology in this case.

La banca ha aperto un nuovo ramo in città.

The bank has opened a new branch in the city.

In this sentence, 'ramo' is used in a business context to mean a local office or agency of a bank.