Meaning
ring
- link of a chain
- ring, circular band
In a sentence
Ho perso l'anello ieri al parco.
I lost the ring yesterday at the park.
Questo anello della catena è rotto?
Is this chain link broken?
Porto sempre un anello d'argento.
I always wear a silver ring.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| anello | masculine · singular |
| anelli | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- For jewelry, anello is the normal word. Distinguish from fede, which specifically means a wedding band.
- Use ad anello before a vowel: anello ad anello = link by link. Italian often inserts d in a/e preposition combinations.
- In anatomy, math, or technical contexts, anello can be more formal than everyday cerchio.