Meaning
flaming torch
- a piece of wood or resin stick carried ignited to provide light; flaming torch
In a sentence
Gli atleti portano la fiaccola olimpica fino allo stadio principale.
The athletes carry the Olympic torch all the way to the main stadium.
Hai visto la sfilata notturna illuminata da centinaia di fiaccole?
Did you see the night procession illuminated by hundreds of torches?
I partecipanti tenevano una fiaccola accesa durante la veglia.
The participants held a lit torch during the vigil.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| fiaccola | feminine · singular |
| fiaccole | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Refers exclusively to a flaming torch. An electric flashlight is 'torcia'.