How to Say "Armour" in Italian

armatura

/ar.maˈtu.ra/

The English phrase armour is translated into Italian as armatura.

The word armatura can refer to historical plate armour or to the structural reinforcement used in construction, such as rebar in concrete.

How does it change in a sentence?

armatura is a feminine noun. Its plural form is armature.

The pronunciation is /ar.maˈtu.ra/. The stress is on the 3rd of 4 syllables.

The term armatura is also used in music to describe the 'key signature' of a piece of music, which dictates the sharps or flats used.
While armatura describes the suit itself, the word armatura is also used in the textile industry to describe the weave or structure of a fabric.
The plural form armature can also refer to the wooden or metal frames used by sculptors to support clay during the modeling process.

Il cavaliere indossava una corazza che proteggeva il suo petto.
The knight wore a breastplate that protected his chest.
L'equipaggiamento dei soldati romani comprendeva anche l' armamento difensivo.
The equipment of Roman soldiers also included defensive armour.
Ho visto un film storico con dei cavalieri in armatura.
I watched a historical movie with knights in armour.
Quel cavaliere ha una bellissima corazza intarsiata.
That knight has a beautiful inlaid armour.
L'armatura del cavaliere è molto pesante.
The knight's armour is very heavy.
Hanno esposto un'antica armatura in metallo.
They displayed an ancient metal armour.
Quell'armatura è stata pulita con cura.
That armour was cleaned with care.

Lorenzo and Sofia are visiting a history museum.

Lorenzo

Guarda questa splendida armatura medievale!
Look at this splendid medieval armour!
Sofia

Sì, è davvero impressionante, Lorenzo.
Yes, it is truly impressive, Lorenzo.
Lorenzo

Ti sembra troppo lucida?
Does it seem too shiny to you?
Sofia

No, sembra perfettamente conservata.
No, it looks perfectly preserved.

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