Meaning
nucleus, core
- nucleus
- core
- unit, group, squad
In a sentence
Il nucleo della Terra è composto principalmente da ferro.
The Earth's core is composed mainly of iron.
Hai visto il nucleo della cellula al microscopio?
Did you see the cell nucleus under the microscope?
Il nucleo dei vigili è arrivato subito.
The squad of officers arrived right away.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| nucleo | masculine · singular |
| nuclei | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use nucleo for a central part or organized group; cuore is more emotional or figurative, centro more spatial.
- For family contexts, Italians often say nucleo familiare, especially in official or bureaucratic language.
- With military or police meaning, nucleo often names a specialized unit; squadra is broader and more everyday.