Meaning
steering, steering wheel
- the steering mechanism of a vehicle
- the steering wheel itself (informally interchangeable with 'volante')
In a sentence
All'improvviso lo sterzo si è bloccato e ho dovuto frenare subito.
Suddenly the steering locked up and I had to brake immediately.
Perché tieni lo sterzo con una sola mano mentre guidi?
Why are you holding the steering wheel with only one hand while driving?
Senza servosterzo è faticoso manovrare quest'auto nei parcheggi stretti.
Without power steering it is tiring to maneuver this car in tight parking spots.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| sterzo | masculine · singular |
| sterzi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Takes 'lo' as the definite article: 'lo sterzo', 'gli sterzi'.
- While 'volante' is the physical wheel, 'sterzo' can denote the entire system.