Meaning
diving board; springboard
- a raised flexible board used for diving into water or gymnastics
- a sheet of taut fabric suspended on springs used for bouncing; trampoline
- a starting point that provides momentum for a career or project; springboard
In a sentence
I ragazzi si tuffano spesso dal trampolino più alto della piscina.
The kids often dive from the highest board in the swimming pool.
Quel festival è stato un ottimo trampolino di lancio per la sua carriera musicale.
That festival was a great springboard for her musical career.
Non saltare sul trampolino quando la superficie è ancora bagnata.
Don't jump on the diving board when the surface is still wet.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| trampolino | masculine · singular |
| trampolini | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- The figurative idiom 'trampolino di lancio' translates to 'springboard' or 'launch pad' for success.