Meaning
bank, embankment
- a raised bank or dyke to hold back flood waters
- a barrier, restraint, or curb against a harmful trend (figurative)
In a sentence
Il fiume ha rotto gli argini dopo tre giorni di pioggia incessante.
The river burst its banks after three days of relentless rain.
Bisogna porre un argine alla diffusione di queste notizie false.
We must put a stop to the spread of this fake news.
Passeggiamo spesso lungo l'argine del canale durante il fine settimana.
We often walk along the canal bank during the weekend.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| argine | masculine · singular |
| argini | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often used in the figurative expression 'porre un argine a' (to put a stop to, to curb).