Meaning
maple
- A tree of the genus Acer, known for its distinctive leaves and wood.
- The wood of the maple tree, used in furniture and crafts.
In a sentence
In autunno le foglie dell'acero diventano di un rosso intenso.
In autumn the maple leaves turn a deep red.
Hai comprato lo sciroppo d'acero per i pancake?
Did you buy the maple syrup for the pancakes?
Questo tavolo artigianale è stato realizzato interamente in legno d'acero.
This handcrafted table was made entirely from maple wood.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| acero | masculine · singular |
| aceri | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Stress falls on the first syllable: /ˈa.tʃe.ro/, not /aˈtʃe.ro/.
- 'Sciroppo d'acero' is the standard Italian term for maple syrup.