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Italian

jet

/ˈd͡ʒɛt/noun · masculineB2
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Meaning

jet, jet plane

  • a jet-propelled aircraft
  • a rapid stream of liquid or gas

In a sentence

Il presidente è arrivato a Roma a bordo di un jet privato.

The president arrived in Rome aboard a private jet.

I nuovi jet consumano meno carburante rispetto ai modelli precedenti.

The new jets consume less fuel than previous models.

Hai mai viaggiato su un jet?

Have you ever travelled on a jet?

Word forms (3)
WordWord forms
jetmasculine · singular
jetmasculine · plural
jetmasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Invariable loanword: 'un jet', 'due jet'.
  • Commonly paired with 'privato' (jet privato).

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