Meaning
socket; grip
- socket, outlet
- grip, hold
In a sentence
Tieni bene la presa, la scatola è pesante.
Keep a good grip, the box is heavy.
Dov'è la presa per il computer?
Where is the socket for the computer?
Non ho preso nemmeno una presa di sale.
I didn't take even a pinch of salt.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| presa | feminine · singular |
| prese | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- For an electrical socket, presa is standard: presa di corrente. Don't confuse it with uscita, which is an output/exit, not a wall socket.
- In sports and climbing, presa often means grip or handhold; appiglio is more figurative or for something to hold onto.
- For 'capture' in general contexts, cattura is often more common; presa appears in set phrases or more formal/technical wording.