spago
/ˈspa.ɡo/
The English word twine is translated into Italian as spago.
spago refers to a strong thread or twine.
Meaning: strong thread (noun)
Which one should you use?
While spago refers to twine or string, the word corda is used for thicker rope.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun spago is masculine. When referring to an unspecified amount, it is typically used with the masculine indefinite article uno or the partitive article dello.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈspa.ɡo/. It has two syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- The phrase legare con lo spago can be used figuratively to describe something held together precariously or in a makeshift way.
- Unlike in English, spago is never used for musical instruments. For guitar or violin strings, Italians use the word corda.
- In Italian, the word for a string of pearls or beads is collana, not a word related to spago.
Examples in context
- Tom legò le sue piante di pomodoro a dei pali con dello spago.Tom tied his tomato plants to stakes with twine.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use spago to tie plants to stakes.Tatoeba #4230294 by Guybrush88, translation #3714652 by patgfisher
- Mi serve un po' di corda, per favoreI need some twine, please
- Mi serve dello spago per il pacco.I need some twine for the package.
- Usa lo spago per legare i rami.Use the twine to tie the branches.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Martina and Matteo are wrapping a gift together.
- MartinaMatteo, dove si trova lo spago?Matteo, where is the twine?
- MatteoÈ nel cassetto della cucina, Martina.It is in the kitchen drawer, Martina.
- MartinaGrazie, ne serve un po' per il fiocco.Thanks, I need some for the bow.
- MatteoPrendine quanto ne vuoi.Take as much as you want.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “twine” translations and entries spago, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
