rimorchio
/riˈmɔr.kjo/
The Italian word for 'haul' is rimorchio.
In Italian, rimorchio refers to the act of carrying or transporting something that is heavy or difficult to move.
Meaning: to carry or transport something heavy or difficult to move (verb)
How do you pronounce it?
The word has three syllables, with the stress on the second syllable: /riˈmɔr.kjo/.
Did you know?
- The verb form associated with this word, rimorchiare, is frequently used by young people to mean 'picking up' or 'hitting on' someone at a club.
- When a car is 'hauled' away by a tow truck, Italians call the service soccorso stradale, which literally translates to 'road rescue'.
- The Latin root of rimorchio is linked to the concept of 'rubbing' or 'brushing against', which relates to the idea of dragging something along the ground.
Examples in context
- Ho fatto una spesona oggi!I went on a massive haul today!
- Ho fatto una presa notevole oggiI got quite a haul today
Example conversation
Sofia and Matteo are discussing moving heavy equipment to a new site.
- SofiaMatteo, come facciamo per il rimorchio dei macchinari?Matteo, how are we doing the haul of the machinery?
- MatteoPossiamo usare il camion grande per tutto.We can use the large truck for everything.
- SofiaSpero che il rimorchio non richieda troppo tempo.I hope the haul doesn't take too much time.
- MatteoSaremo veloci se partiamo adesso.We will be fast if we leave now.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry rimorchio, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries rimorchio, CC BY-SA 4.0.
