strumento
tool
In Italian, the word 'strumento' is used to refer to a tool, which is an object that is used to help perform a task or activity. This can include a wide range of items, such as hammers, screwdrivers, and wrenches, as well as more specialized tools like drills and saws. The word 'strumento' can also be used to refer to musical instruments, which are tools used to create music.
Example sentences using: strumento
Il violino è uno strumento musicale meraviglioso
The violin is a wonderful musical instrument
These sentences refer to the violin as an example instrument, here 'strumento musicale' is used to mean musical instrument. The noun 'strumento' is placed after 'uno' (equivalent to 'a' in English), following Italian grammar rules.
Ho bisogno di uno strumento per riparare la mia bicicletta
I need a tool to fix my bike
In this example, 'strumento' is used in the context of a tool needed for a task, in this case, repair. Note that 'di' is used to say 'of', and 'per' is used before stating the task or purpose of the tool.
Lo strumento da cucina che utilizzo di più è la pentola
The kitchen tool I use the most is the pot
This sentence refers to a pot as the most used kitchen tool ('strumento da cucina'). 'Che utilizzo di più' is a relative clause referring to the tool used the most. The context of the kitchen is introduced with 'da cucina' (of the kitchen), following the noun.