Meaning
horse
- horsepower
In a sentence
Il cavallo corre veloce nel campo.
The horse runs fast in the field.
Quanti cavalli ha questa macchina nuova?
How many horsepower does this new car have?
Ieri ho visto un cavallo vicino al fiume.
Yesterday I saw a horse near the river.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| cavallo | masculine · singular |
| cavalli | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'cavallo' for live horses; 'cavalli vapore' (CV) or 'horsepower' (HP) for engines. Avoid mixing them.
- In chess, 'cavallo' is always masculine, even if referring to the piece's shape (e.g., 'il cavallo nero').
- 'Cavallo' for 'crotch' is informal and slightly vulgar; use 'inguine' in polite contexts.