domino
The English word 'domino' is translated into Italian as domino.
The term refers to a block used in the game of dominoes.
Meaning: block used in dominoes (noun)
Did you know?
- In Italian history, a domino was also a type of hooded cloak and mask worn during Carnival to hide the wearer's identity.
- In its earliest forms, the word domino was linked to the Latin phrase 'benedīcāmus Dominō', meaning 'let us bless the Lord'.
- During the Venetian Carnival, wearing a domino cloak allowed people of different social classes to mingle without being recognized.
Examples in context
- Abbiamo perso tutte le pedine da domino e dobbiamo comprarne di nuove.We lost all the domino tiles and need to buy new ones.
- Prendi quel domino bianco, per favore.Pick up that white domino, please.
- Ogni domino ha dei punti neri.Each domino has black dots.
Example conversation
Giulia and Alessandro are playing a game on the table.
- GiuliaAlessandro, dove hai messo quel domino?Alessandro, where did you put that domino?
- AlessandroÈ sotto il tavolo, Giulia.It is under the table, Giulia.
- GiuliaL'ho trovato, ora posso giocare.I found it, now I can play.
- AlessandroOttimo, tocca a te.Great, it is your turn.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries domino, CC BY-SA 4.0.
