zinco
/ˈd͡zin.ko/masculine
The English word "zinc" translates to zinco in Italian.
zinco is a noun used to refer to the chemical element.
Meaning: element (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
zinco is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ˈdzin.ko/. It has two syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- In Italian, zinco refers not only to the element but also to the corrugated galvanized steel sheets used for roofing and cladding.
- The word zinco was borrowed into Italian from the German word Zink.
- While many Italian words with ci produce a soft 'ch' sound, the co in zinco is always a hard 'k' sound.
Examples in context
- Lo zinco è un metallo.Zinc is a metal.This sentence is useful for stating that zinco is a metal.Tatoeba #14046345 by Guybrush88, translation #12154869 by CK
- Questo metallo si chiama zinco.This metal is called zinc.This sentence is useful for identifying the name of the metal as zinco.Tatoeba #3576026 by Guybrush88, translation #59613 by CK
- L'ottone è una lega di rame e zinco.Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc.This sentence is useful for showing that zinco is a component of an alloy.Tatoeba #1071942 by leonardo, translation #269555 by orcrist
- Puoi utilizzare del zinco per proteggere il metallo dalla corrosione.You can use zinc to protect the metal from corrosion.
- Il ruolo del zinco nell'industria è molto significativo.The role of zinc in the industry is very significant.
- Sarebbe meglio assicurarsi che il tubo abbia uno strato di zinco sufficiente.It would be best to ensure the pipe has a sufficient layer of zinc.
- uno strato di zincoA layer of zinc
- una barra di zincoA zinc bar
Example conversation
Giulia and Matteo are discussing supplements for their health.
- GiuliaDevo prendere più zinco per il sistema immunitario.I need to take more zinc for my immune system.
- MatteoLo trovi in molti integratori alimentari.You can find it in many dietary supplements.
- GiuliaSai se lo zinco è presente nei semi di zucca?Do you know if zinc is present in pumpkin seeds?
- MatteoSì, sono un'ottima fonte naturale.Yes, they are an excellent natural source.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “zinc” translations and entries zinco, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries zinco, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
