Meaning
centaur; motorcyclist
- A mythical creature with the upper body of a human and the lower body of a horse.
- A motorcyclist or biker (frequent in journalistic style).
In a sentence
Nella mitologia greca il centauro Chirone era famoso per la sua saggezza.
In Greek mythology, the centaur Chiron was famous for his wisdom.
Centinaia di centauri hanno partecipato al raduno motociclistico questo fine settimana.
Hundreds of bikers took part in the motorcycle rally this weekend.
Il centauro è rimasto illeso dopo la spettacolare caduta in pista.
The motorcyclist remained unhurt after the dramatic crash on the track.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| centauro | masculine · singular |
| centauri | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- In modern Italian journalism, 'centauro' is frequently used as a colorful synonym for 'motociclista'.