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serpente

English translation of serpente

snake

The word 'serpente' is an Italian equivalent of the English word 'snake' used to refer to the long, legless reptiles. It is used in sentences in the same way it's used in English, it can also be used metaphorically to call someone cunning or clever in a negative way.


Example sentences using: serpente

Ho visto un serpente nel giardino.

English translation of Ho visto un serpente nel giardino.

I saw a snake in the garden.

This is a simple past tense sentence that shows the use of 'serpente' in a full statement to depict a past event.

Il serpente è un animale pericoloso.

English translation of Il serpente è un animale pericoloso.

The snake is a dangerous animal.

This sentence shows the use of 'serpente' in a descriptive phrase that provides information or characteristics about the snake.

Il serpente si muove lentamente.

English translation of Il serpente si muove lentamente.

The snake moves slowly.

In this case, 'serpente' is being used in a sentence that describes a state or action the snake is undertaking, illustrating how 'serpente' can also be used in sentences that give information about an animal's behavior.

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