conico
The English phrase 'tapered' is translated into Italian as conico.
The word describes something that is gradually becoming thinner toward one end. You can specify the direction of the taper by adding a prepositional phrase: conico verso il basso for 'tapered downwards', conico verso l'alto for 'tapered upwards' or conico verso destra for 'tapered to the right'.
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, conico must agree with the gender and number of the noun it describes. Use conica for feminine singular nouns, conici for masculine plural nouns and coniche for feminine plural nouns.
Did you know?
- In Italian fashion, a 'tapered' fit for trousers is often described as a carota, meaning 'carrot-shaped', because the taper mimics the vegetable.
- The word conico shares a root with cono, which comes from the Greek word for 'pine cone'. This reflects how the ancient world viewed the natural shape of a pine cone as the ideal example of a taper.
- While conico describes the shape, Italian speakers often use the phrase a imbuto (like a funnel) to describe things that taper specifically to channel liquid or crowds.
Examples in context
- Questo oggetto è conicoThis object is tapered
- Questa bottiglia ha una forma affusolataThis bottle has a tapered shape
- La torre è conica e si alza verso il cieloThe tower is tapered and rises towards the sky
- Questo cappotto ha una silhouette affusolata che valorizza la figuraThis coat has a tapered silhouette that enhances the figure
- Guarda quanto è affusolata la punta di questa matitaLook how tapered the tip of this pencil is
- Abbiamo scelto un design conico per il nuovo lampadario.We chose a conical design for the new chandelier.
- La base del vaso è di tipo conico.The base of the vase is of a conical type.
Example conversation
Lorenzo and Chiara are discussing interior design choices for their new home.
- LorenzoTi piace questo elemento decorativo conico?Do you like this conical decorative element?
- ChiaraSì, Lorenzo, è molto elegante.Yes, Lorenzo, it is very elegant.
- LorenzoPenso che starebbe bene sul tavolo.I think it would look good on the table.
- ChiaraSono d'accordo, acquistiamolo subito.I agree, let's buy it immediately.
