martello
/marˈtɛl.lo/masculine
The Italian word for hammer is martello.
martello refers to the handheld tool used for hitting nails or other objects. You may also encounter the related noun martellata, which refers to a single strike or blow made with a hammer.
Meaning: tool (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun martello is masculine and is used with masculine articles such as il or un.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has three syllables, with the stress on the second syllable: /marˈtɛl.lo/.
Did you know?
- In Italian, the expression martellare can be used metaphorically to describe someone who is pestering or badgering another person with repeated requests.
- In the context of music, a martelato is a specific style of playing a note with a sharp, hammered attack.
- The term martello shares a root with the Latin malleus, which is also the source of the English word 'mallet'.
Examples in context
- Mi dia un martello.Give me a hammer.This sentence is useful for requesting a hammer.Tatoeba #2178008 by Guybrush88, translation #2178006 by CM
- Mi passi il martello.Hand me the hammer.This sentence is useful for asking someone to hand you a hammer.Tatoeba #6955253 by Guybrush88, translation #6954575 by CK
- Dov'è il mio martello?Where's my hammer?This sentence is useful for asking for the location of your hammer.Tatoeba #13383756 by Guybrush88, translation #9414317 by CK
- Ho bisogno di un martello per fissare il quadro.I need a hammer to hang the picture.
- Puoi prestarmi il tuo martello per un attimo?Can you lend me your hammer for a moment?
- Il falegname ha usato il martello per fissare il legno.The carpenter used the hammer to fix the wood.
- Ho usato il mazzuolo per sistemare le assi di legno.I used the hammer to fix the wooden planks.
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Example conversation
Alessandro and Chiara are working on a home improvement project.
- AlessandroHai un martello per questo chiodo?Do you have a hammer for this nail?
- ChiaraSì, eccolo, è nel cassetto.Yes, here it is, it is in the drawer.
- AlessandroGrazie, questo martello è molto pesante.Thanks, this hammer is very heavy.
- ChiaraFai attenzione a non farti male.Be careful not to hurt yourself.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “hammer” translations and entries martello, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries martello, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
