Meaning
giant, colossus
- A statue of gigantic size, or a person of immense build
- A huge, powerful organization, multinational corporation, or entity
In a sentence
Il colosso tecnologico ha annunciato nuovi investimenti in Europa.
The tech giant announced new investments in Europe.
Quella piccola azienda compete contro veri colossi del mercato.
That small business competes against real giants in the market.
Il Colosso di Rodi era una delle sette meraviglie del mondo.
The Colossus of Rhodes was one of the seven wonders of the world.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| colosso | masculine · singular |
| colossi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- In modern business journalism, frequently used to describe corporate giants (e.g., 'il colosso dell'informatica').