Significado
goat
- goat (a mammal)
- she-goat (a female goat, a nanny goat)
- trestle, sawhorse
Em uma frase
La capra mangia l'erba dietro casa.
The goat eats grass behind the house.
Hai visto la capra bianca nel campo?
Did you see the white goat in the field?
La capra dà il latte ogni mattina.
The goat gives milk every morning.
Formas da palavra (2)
| Palavra | Formas da palavra |
|---|---|
| capra | feminine · singular |
| capre | feminine · plural |
Notas de uso
- For the animal in general, capra is common; for the male specifically, use caprone. Learners often overuse capra for both sexes.
- Capra can also mean a trestle or sawhorse in technical or workshop contexts; everyday speech usually needs context to avoid confusion.
- As an insult, dare della capra a qualcuno means calling someone stupid. It is informal and can sound harsh.