Meaning
spur, rocky outcrop
- A prominent, sharp ridge of rock projecting from a mountain.
- A spiked or wheeled device attached to a rider's heel to urge on a horse.
In a sentence
L'antico castello sorgeva in cima a uno sperone roccioso inaccessibile.
The ancient castle stood atop an inaccessible rocky spur.
Gli escursionisti hanno raggiunto lo sperone per ammirare il panorama della valle.
The hikers reached the spur to admire the view of the valley.
Il cavaliere avanzò spronando il cavallo con gli speroni d'argento.
The rider moved forward, urging the horse on with silver spurs.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| sperone | masculine · singular |
| speroni | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- In geographic contexts, it frequently describes cliff faces or ridges overlooking valleys.