alberi
The English phrase "trees" is translated into Italian as alberi.
Related botanical terms include Foglia (leaf), Ramo (branch), Tronco (trunk) and Radice (root), while Foresta is used for forest.
How does it change in a sentence?
alberi is the masculine plural form of albero (tree). When you are using the word as a subject in a general sense, it is often preceded by the definite article gli to become gli alberi.
Did you know?
- The word albero is also the root for the Italian word albergo, which means 'hotel', as historical inns were often located under or near prominent trees.
- In technical mechanics, albero is the term used for a 'shaft', such as a albero motore for a crankshaft.
- In Italian, the word albero can also mean 'mast' when referring to a sailing ship, such as a albero maestro for a mainmast.
Examples in context
- Io amo gli alberi.I love trees.This sentence is useful for expressing affection for alberi.Tatoeba #5133561 by Guybrush88, translation #5069274 by Hybrid
- Gli alberi sono vivi.Trees are alive.This sentence is useful for stating that alberi are alive.Tatoeba #4427994 by valealb, translation #3616268 by Hybrid
- Gli alberi sono alti.The trees are tall.This sentence is useful for describing the height of alberi.Tatoeba #5241675 by Guybrush88, translation #5263698 by dynamo
- Gli alberi sono importanti per l'equilibrio ecologico.Trees are important for the ecological balance.
- La scienziata ha studiato a lungo gli alberi della foresta amazzonica.The scientist studied the trees of the Amazon rainforest for a long time.
- Quelle piante sono secolari e di grande valore.Those trees are ancient and of great value.
- Ero affascinato dal suono del vento tra le frasche degli alberi.I was fascinated by the sound of the wind through the branches of the trees.
- Le foglie degli alberi diventano rosse in autunno.The leaves of the trees turn red in autumn.
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Example conversation
Two friends are walking through a park.
- AlessandroGuarda che bei alberi qui.Look at the beautiful trees here.
- SofiaSì, l'ombra di questi alberi è fantastica.Yes, the shade of these trees is fantastic.
- AlessandroPreferisco camminare tra gli alberi piuttosto che nel caldo.I prefer walking among the trees rather than in the heat.
- SofiaHai ragione, Alessandro, l'aria è più fresca.You are right, Alessandro, the air is cooler.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
