Significado
horse
- horsepower
En una frase
Il cavallo corre veloce nel campo.
The horse runs fast in the field.
Quanti cavalli ha questa macchina nuova?
How many horsepower does this new car have?
Ieri ho visto un cavallo vicino al fiume.
Yesterday I saw a horse near the river.
Formas de la palabra (2)
| Palabra | Formas de la palabra |
|---|---|
| cavallo | masculine · singular |
| cavalli | masculine · plural |
Notas de uso
- Use 'cavallo' for live horses; 'cavalli vapore' (CV) or 'horsepower' (HP) for engines. Avoid mixing them.
- In chess, 'cavallo' is always masculine, even if referring to the piece's shape (e.g., 'il cavallo nero').
- 'Cavallo' for 'crotch' is informal and slightly vulgar; use 'inguine' in polite contexts.