pallone da calcio
/palˈlo.ne da ˈkal.t͡ʃo/word by word
The English phrase "soccer ball" is pallone da calcio in Italian.
pallone da calcio refers to a ball that is designed for use in the sport of soccer.
Meaning: ball that is designed for use in the sport of soccer (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of pallone (large ball) and da calcio (for soccer/kicking).
Which one should you use?
While palla refers to a generic ball (like a tennis ball or a small ball), pallone is specifically used for larger, inflated balls like a soccer ball or a hot air balloon.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of pallone da calcio is palloni da calcio.
Did you know?
- The word calcio is a homonym in Italian. It can mean 'soccer' or the chemical element 'calcium'.
- Ancient Calcio Fiorentino was a violent precursor to soccer played in Florence. Unlike the modern game, it was a blend of soccer and rugby played by noblemen.
- In Italian, the word pallone is used for both a soccer ball and a hot air balloon.
Examples in context
- Il pallone da calcio è scoppiato.The soccer ball is burst.This sentence shows how to describe a soccer ball that has burst using pallone da calcio.Tatoeba #12256425 by Guybrush88, translation #11762552 by LdjuherTaqvaylit
- Dammi quel pallone da calcio.Give me that soccer ball.This sentence is useful for requesting a specific pallone da calcio.Tatoeba #10719029 by carlosalberto, translation #10718972 by carlosalberto
- Il bambino gioca con un pallone da calcio nel parco.The child is playing with a soccer ball in the park.
- Ho comprato un pallone nuovo per giocare a calcio con gli amici.I bought a new soccer ball to play football with my friends.
- Marco, passami il pallone da calcio, possiamo iniziare una partita.Marco, pass me the soccer ball, we can start a game.
- Ho bisogno di comprare una nuova palla per le partite di calcio.I need to buy a new ball for the football matches.
- Ho comprato un nuovo pallone da calcio.I bought a new soccer ball.
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Example conversation
Giulia and Lorenzo are preparing to play in the park.
- GiuliaLorenzo, hai portato il pallone da calcio?Lorenzo, did you bring the soccer ball?
- LorenzoSì, è nello zaino.Yes, it is in the backpack.
- GiuliaPerfetto, iniziamo subito!Perfect, let's start immediately!
- LorenzoAndiamo, Giulia.Let's go, Giulia.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (pallone, da, calcio) and can differ in connected speech.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
