Meaning
dart, arrow
- a pointed missile shot from a bow or blowpipe, or thrown by hand
- a piercing ray of light or sunbeam (figurative)
In a sentence
L'arciere incoccò il dardo e mirò dritto al centro del bersaglio.
The archer notched the arrow and aimed straight for the centre of the target.
I dardi del sole pomeridiano filtravano appena attraverso la fitta vegetazione.
The rays of the afternoon sun barely filtered through the thick vegetation.
Nessun dardo riuscì a scalfire la robusta corazza del guerriero.
No dart managed to pierce the warrior's sturdy armour.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| dardo | masculine · singular |
| dardi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- More literary or dramatic than 'freccia' (arrow).
- Frequently appears in classical and mythological contexts (e.g., Cupid's arrows).