riquadro
/riˈkwa.dro/
The English phrase 'inset' is translated into Italian as riquadro.
In the context of cartography or graphic design, riquadro is used to refer to a small box or frame containing a detail or a secondary map.
Which one should you use?
The plural form of riquadro is riquadri. Another formal translation of 'inset' is inserzione, often used for advertisements or informational inserts in a publication.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables and the stress is on the second syllable: /riˈkwa.dro/.
Did you know?
- The term riquadro can also be used metaphorically in Italian to describe a 'setting' or 'context' in a discussion, much like an English speaker might use 'frame of reference'.
- While riquadro means 'inset' in design, it is also the common term for a 'square' or 'box' on a form that you must check or fill in.
- The word riquadro comes from 'quadro', meaning 'picture' or 'painting'. It literally implies a 'squared-off' or 'framed' area, describing the visual effect of an inset.
Examples in context
- La rivista ha una grande inserzione pubblicitaria all'interno del suo numero più recente.The magazine has a large advertisement inset in its latest issue.
- Ho notato l'incastonatura dei diamanti sul suo anello.I noticed the diamond inset on her ring.
- C'è un piccolo riquadro sulla mappa.There is a small inset on the map.
- Guarda il riquadro con i dettagli del grafico.Look at the inset with the graph details.
- Il riquadro mostra la vista dall'alto.The inset shows the bird's-eye view.
Example conversation
Sofia and Alessandro are studying an atlas together.
- SofiaDove si trova questo riquadro sulla mappa?Where is this inset located on the map?
- AlessandroÈ proprio in quel piccolo riquadro in basso.It is right in that small inset at the bottom.
- SofiaAh, ora lo vedo meglio, grazie Alessandro.Ah, now I see it better, thanks Alessandro.
- AlessandroIl riquadro è molto dettagliato.The inset is very detailed.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry riquadro, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries riquadro, CC BY-SA 4.0.
