heypolyglot
Italian

icona

/iˈkɔ.na/noun · feminineB1
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 7,435

Meaning

icon

  • a small graphic symbol on a computer screen representing a program or file
  • a person or thing regarded as a representative symbol or cultural model

In a sentence

Fai doppio clic sull'icona per aprire l'applicazione.

Double-click the icon to open the application.

Quell'attrice è diventata una vera icona di stile.

That actress has become a true style icon.

Non trovo l'icona del browser sullo schermo del telefono.

I can't find the browser icon on my phone screen.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
iconafeminine · singular
iconefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Pronounced with an open 'o' (/ɔ/). Common both in IT and in pop culture.

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