Meaning
palm tree; palm
- palm tree
- palm (of the hand)
In a sentence
C'è una palma alta davanti al bar.
There is a tall palm tree in front of the bar.
Hai scritto il numero sulla palma della mano?
Did you write the number on the palm of your hand?
Ha raccolto una foglia caduta dalla palma.
He picked up a leaf that had fallen from the palm tree.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| palma | feminine · singular |
| palme | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- For the hand, Italians often say "palmo della mano," not just "palma," when context is unclear.
- Do not confuse "palma" with "palmo": "palma" is the palm area; "palmo" is also an old unit of length.
- For the tree, "palma" is normal; specific species often use compounds like "palma da cocco" or "palma nana."