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sottomarino

English translation of sottomarino

submarine

The word 'sottomarino' is a noun in Italian, and it translates to 'submarine' in English. The term is used to identify a type of watercraft that can operate independently underwater. It's commonly used in military or ocean exploration context.


Example sentences using: sottomarino

Ho visto un sottomarino in porto ieri.

English translation of Ho visto un sottomarino in porto ieri.

I saw a submarine in the port yesterday.

This example demonstrates how to use 'sottomarino' in a simple past tense sentence, indicating something that was observed ('Ho visto') in a specific place ('in porto') at a specified past time ('ieri').

Il sottomarino è sommerso nell'oceano.

English translation of Il sottomarino è sommerso nell'oceano.

The submarine is submerged in the ocean.

In using 'sottomarino', this sentence depicts an ongoing state or action ('è sommerso') taking place in a specified location ('nell'oceano'). This example shows how to use 'sottomarino' in the current state or continuous action context.

Il sottomarino giallo è famoso nella canzone dei Beatles.

English translation of Il sottomarino giallo è famoso nella canzone dei Beatles.

The yellow submarine is famous in the Beatles song.

This sentence is a cultural reference to the famous song 'Yellow Submarine' by The Beatles, depicting how to use 'sottomarino' when discussing cultural or historical topics. It also shows adjective use ('giallo') in Italian.

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