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fiammifero

/fjamˈmi.fe.ro/noun · masculineB1
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 10,322

Meaning

match

  • short wooden or cardboard stick used to produce fire

In a sentence

Hai un fiammifero per accendere la candela?

Do you have a match to light the candle?

Il vento ha spento subito il fiammifero.

The wind blew out the match immediately.

Non giocare con i fiammiferi, è pericoloso.

Don't play with matches; it's dangerous.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
fiammiferomasculine · singular
fiammiferimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Do not confuse with 'accendino' (lighter).

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