Meaning
firecracker
- a small explosive device used for making a loud noise
In a sentence
A Capodanno molti giovani accendono petardi in piazza.
On New Year's Eve, many young people light firecrackers in the square.
Il rumore improvviso del petardo ha spaventato il cane.
The sudden noise of the firecracker scared the dog.
È vietato vendere petardi ai minori di quattordici anni.
It is forbidden to sell firecrackers to children under fourteen.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| petardo | masculine · singular |
| petardi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Commonly associated with New Year's Eve celebrations in Italy.