paracadute
/ˌpa.ra.kaˈdu.te/masculine
The English phrase parachute is translated into Italian as paracadute.
The word paracadute is a masculine noun used to describe a device designed to control the fall of an object or a person.
Meaning: device designed to control the fall of an object or person (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun paracadute is invariable, which means it remains the same in both its singular and plural forms. If you are referring to the action of a person jumping with a parachute, you use the reflexive verb paracadutarsi.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 5 syllables, with the stress on the 4th syllable: /ˌpa.ra.kaˈdu.te/.
Did you know?
- Italian uses the same para prefix for a 'bumper' on a car, called a paraurti, which literally means 'hit-blocker'.
- In Italian, paracadute is often used metaphorically to describe a 'golden parachute', or a lucrative severance package for executives, using the phrase paracadute d'oro.
- The prefix para- is a common Greek-derived element in Italian used to signify protection, as seen in words like parapioggia for 'raincoat'.
Examples in context
- Il paracadute di Tom non si aprì.Tom's parachute didn't open.This sentence is useful for showing a situation where the paracadute failed to open.Tatoeba #3838913 by Guybrush88, translation #2250326 by CK
- E se il paracadute non si aprisse?What if the parachute doesn't open?This sentence is useful for expressing a hypothetical concern regarding the paracadute opening.Tatoeba #10462299 by Guybrush88, translation #10233153 by ddnktr
- Ho bisogno di un paracadute sicuro per il mio primo lancio.I need a safe parachute for my first jump.
- Sei mai saltato con il paracadute?Have you ever jumped with a parachute?
- Volevo provare il lancio col paracadute, ma ho paura delle altezze.I wanted to try parachuting, but I'm afraid of heights.
- I paracadutisti sono persone coraggiose e avventurose.Parachutists are brave and adventurous people.
- Controlla bene il tuo paracadute prima del salto.Check your parachute well before the jump.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lorenzo and Sofia are preparing for a tandem jump.
- LorenzoSofia, sei pronta per il tuo primo paracadute?Sofia, are you ready for your first parachute?
- SofiaSì, ma ho un po' di paura, Lorenzo.Yes, but I'm a bit scared, Lorenzo.
- LorenzoNon preoccuparti, il paracadute è sicuro.Don't worry, the parachute is safe.
- SofiaVa bene, allora saltiamo!Alright, let's jump!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “parachute” translations and entries paracadute, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
