Meaning
tree
- mast (of a ship or boat)
- shaft (mechanical, e.g. albero motore)
In a sentence
C'è un albero grande davanti a casa mia.
There is a big tree in front of my house.
C'è un albero vicino alla scuola.
There is a tree near the school.
Sotto quell'albero c'è una panchina.
There is a bench under that tree.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| albero | masculine · singular |
| alberi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'albero' for all trees; 'pianta' refers to plants in general or potted plants.
- In nautical contexts, 'albero' means 'mast'—don’t confuse with 'alberatura' (mast system).
- No plural form change for compound words (e.g., 'albero motore' → 'alberi motore').