Meaning
screw; vine
- a metal pin with a spiral thread used to fasten things
- a climbing plant that produces grapes
In a sentence
Serve un cacciavite per stringere questa vite allentata.
A screwdriver is needed to tighten this loose screw.
In questa regione la vite cresce rigogliosa da secoli.
In this region, the grapevine has grown luxuriantly for centuries.
Mancano due viti per completare il montaggio della sedia.
Two screws are missing to finish assembling the chair.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| vite | feminine · singular |
| viti | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Do not confuse with 'vita' (life, waist). 'Vite' is feminine: 'la vite', plural 'le viti'.