Meaning
centre, center
- center; middle
- city center; downtown
- core; heart
In a sentence
Abito in centro, vicino alla stazione.
I live downtown, near the station.
La palla è al centro del tavolo.
The ball is in the middle of the table.
Il centro commerciale oggi è aperto.
The shopping center is open today.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| centro | masculine · singular |
| centri | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'centro' for physical centers (e.g., city, circle). For abstract concepts (e.g., debate focus), prefer 'cuore' or 'nucleo'.
- Avoid 'centro città' redundancy; 'in centro' alone means 'downtown'.
- No plural for 'city center' sense; 'centri' refers to multiple distinct centers (e.g., shopping centers).