Meaning
coat, mantle, surface
- the fur, hair, or coat of an animal
- a covering layer of something (snow, grass, asphalt)
- a cloak or ceremonial mantle
In a sentence
Il cavallo aveva un manto lucido e scurissimo.
The horse had a shiny, very dark coat.
La pioggia battente ha reso scivoloso il manto stradale.
The driving rain made the road surface slippery.
Un soffice manto di neve copriva l'intero paese.
A soft blanket of snow covered the entire village.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| manto | masculine · singular |
| manti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Common in road traffic reports referring to road conditions ('manto stradale').
- Frequently used poetically to describe snow covering the ground ('manto nevoso').