Meaning
stone
In a sentence
Ho trovato una pietra liscia sulla spiaggia.
I found a smooth stone on the beach.
Perché c'è una pietra davanti alla porta?
Why is there a stone in front of the door?
Non toccare quella pietra, è molto calda.
Don't touch that stone, it's very hot.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| pietra | feminine · singular |
| pietre | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use pietra for stone as a material or object; sasso usually means a small loose stone or pebble.
- In compounds, Italian often prefers di pietra: muro di pietra, casa in pietra. Don't overuse pietroso unless describing terrain.
- Common in figurative expressions like cuore di pietra. Register is neutral and widely used.