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terreno

English translation of terreno

ground

The word 'terreno' is used in Italian to refer to ground or land. It can be used to describe the surface of the earth, or the area on which a building or other structure is built. It can also be used metaphorically to refer to a subject or topic of discussion, similar to the English phrase 'common ground'.


Example sentences using: terreno

Ho appena comprato un nuovo terreno.

English translation of Ho appena comprato un nuovo terreno.

I just bought a new land.

This sentence is talking about a recent purchase of land, perhaps for construction or farming.

Il terreno in questa area è molto fertile.

English translation of Il terreno in questa area è molto fertile.

The land in this area is very fertile.

This sentence is describing the quality of the land in a specific area, noting it as being fertile and thus good for things like farming.

Il terreno è scivoloso a causa della pioggia.

English translation of Il terreno è scivoloso a causa della pioggia.

The ground is slippery because of the rain.

This sentence describes the condition of the physical ground (like a road, path etc.) being slippery due to a recent rainfall.

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