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Italian word
strumento
instrument, tool, musical instrument
Looks like
instrument
a tool or device; a musical instrument
⚠️ The trap
True cognate in meaning. The slight trap is that 'strumento' covers all instruments (musical, surgical, etc.) naturally, while English sometimes prefers 'tool' for non-musical items. Not a major false friend but worth noting for precision.
To say "a tool or device; a musical instrument" in Italian:
strumento (true cognate)
"strumento" in English means:
instrument, tool, musical instrument
Example
"Suoni qualche strumento musicale?"
"Do you play any musical instrument?"
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