Meaning
hornet
- a large wasp with a painful, venomous sting
In a sentence
Un calabrone è entrato dalla finestra aperta.
A hornet flew in through the open window.
Hanno trovato un enorme nido di calabroni sotto il tetto.
They found a huge hornet's nest under the roof.
Se vedi un calabrone, non muoverti bruscamente.
If you see a hornet, don't make sudden movements.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| calabrone | masculine · singular |
| calabroni | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Do not confuse with 'calamaro' (squid) or standard 'vespa' (wasp); calabrone is much larger.