bulloni
The English phrase 'bolts' is translated into Italian as bulloni.
bulloni refers to metal pins with a screw thread that are used to fasten parts together with a nut. These are typically used for heavy-duty applications and are generally larger than viti, which refers to screws with a threaded shaft.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is bullone, while bulloni is the plural form. When you need to express the action of tightening the bolts, you use the verb stringere.
Did you know?
- In Italian slang, the phrase avere un bullone fuori meaning 'to have a bolt out' is used to describe someone who is acting crazy or mentally unstable.
- The phrase stringere i bulloni is used metaphorically to mean tightening control or becoming more strict with someone.
- When describing the act of tightening a bullone, Italians use the verb stringere, which is the same verb used for 'squeezing' or 'hugging' someone.
Examples in context
- Devo stringere questi bulloni.I have to tighten these bolts.This sentence demonstrates how to use bulloni in the context of tightening them.Tatoeba #8734983 by Valdast, translation #1745128 by Amastan
- Per assemblare questa struttura, avremo bisogno di diversi bulloni di acciaio.To assemble this structure, we will need several steel bolts.
- Ho bisogno di alcune viti/dadi per fissare il telaio dello scaffale.I need some bolts/nuts to secure the shelves' frame.
- Ho bisogno di nuovi bulloni d'acciaio.I need new steel bolts.
- Controlla se i bulloni sono arrugginiti.Check if the bolts are rusty.
Example conversation
Sofia and Matteo are working on a bicycle in the garage.
- SofiaMatteo, mancano dei bulloni per la ruota.Matteo, some bolts for the wheel are missing.
- MatteoLi cerco subito nella cassetta degli attrezzi.I will look for them in the toolbox right away.
- SofiaTrova solo quelli grandi, per favore.Just find the large ones, please.
- MatteoEcco qui i bulloni che ti servono.Here are the bolts you need.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
