perno
/ˈpɛr.no/
The English phrase pivot is translated into Italian as perno.
The term refers to a pivot.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ˈpɛr.no/. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- The word perno is a distant linguistic relative of the English word 'leg', via the Latin word for 'ham'.
- In Italian sports terminology, specifically in football, a perno is often used to describe a defensive midfielder who acts as the anchor of the team.
- A 'perno' is often used in Italian jewelry making to describe the post of an earring that passes through the earlobe.
Examples in context
- La virata nella mia carriera è stata determinante per il mio successo.The pivot in my career has been crucial for my success.
- La nostra azienda ha fatto una svolta importante nell'ultimo anno.Our company made an important pivot in the last year.
- Il perno centrale della ruota è rotto.The central pivot of the wheel is broken.
- Il perno è rotto.The pivot is broken.
- Devi inserire il perno nel foro.You must insert the pivot into the hole.
- Controlla se il perno è dritto.Check if the pivot is straight.
Example conversation
Martina and Matteo are fixing a small mechanical device in the garage.
- MartinaMatteo, trovi il perno di metallo?Matteo, can you find the metal pivot?
- MatteoSì, eccolo qui sulla tavola.Yes, here it is on the table.
- MartinaOttimo, ora montalo subito.Great, now install it immediately.
- MatteoVa bene, lo faccio subito.Alright, I'll do it right away.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry perno, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries perno, CC BY-SA 4.0.
