Meaning
string, twine
- Strong thread or thin cord consisting of two or more strands twisted together.
- Fear, fright (informal/idiomatic).
In a sentence
Lega il pacco con un pezzo di spago resistente prima di spedirlo.
Tie the parcel with a piece of strong twine before sending it.
Non dargli troppo spago quando comincia a lamentarsi del lavoro.
Don't encourage him too much when he starts complaining about work.
Hai trovato dello spago per legare l'arrosto in cucina?
Did you find some string to tie the roast in the kitchen?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| spago | masculine · singular |
| spaghi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Masculine plural is 'spaghi' (with 'h' to maintain hard /ɡ/).
- Commonly used for tying parcels, roasts, or packages.