Meaning
magnet
- a physical magnet, such as a decorative fridge magnet
- a person or thing that exerts a strong attraction
In a sentence
Compro sempre una calamita ogni volta che visito una città nuova.
I always buy a magnet every time I visit a new city.
Quel nuovo locale fa da calamita per i giovani del quartiere.
That new venue acts like a magnet for the neighbourhood's youth.
Non attaccare la calamita vicino allo schermo del computer.
Don't stick the magnet near the computer screen.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| calamita | feminine · singular |
| calamite | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Do not confuse with 'calamità' (with accent on the final 'a'), which means 'disaster' or 'calamity'.
- Very common for souvenir fridge magnets ('calamita da frigo').