Meaning
lorry (British), truck (US)
In a sentence
Il camion è fermo davanti al supermercato.
The truck is stopped in front of the supermarket.
Hai visto il camion rosso in strada?
Did you see the red truck on the street?
Ieri il camion non è arrivato in tempo.
Yesterday the truck didn't arrive on time.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| camion | masculine · singular |
| camion | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Camion is invariable in the plural: un camion, due camion. Not *camioni.
- Use camion for a generic truck/lorry. Autocarro is more technical or bureaucratic; tir usually means a large articulated lorry.
- Often masculine in use: il camion. With articles and adjectives, keep masculine agreement.