Meaning
helmet
- hard protective helmet worn by soldiers, firefighters, or construction workers
In a sentence
È obbligatorio indossare l'elmetto prima di entrare nel cantiere.
Wearing a hard hat is mandatory before entering the construction site.
Il soldato ha perso l'elmetto durante l'esercitazione sul campo.
The soldier lost his helmet during the field exercise.
Perché gli operai non portano l'elmetto di protezione oggi?
Why aren't the workers wearing protective helmets today?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| elmetto | masculine · singular |
| elmetti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Refers specifically to military, safety, or construction hard hats, whereas 'casco' is used for motorbikes and bicycles.