A2 — Elementarynoun
pietra
stone, rock
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
rocciasassomassociottololastrone
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
sabbiaterramorbidezza
Usage note
'Sasso' = a small stone, pebble. 'Roccia' = rock face (geology). 'Masso' = boulder. 'Pietra preziosa' = gemstone. 'Pietra miliare' = milestone. 'Gettare la prima pietra' = to cast the first stone.
Example
"Le strade del centro storico sono lastricate di pietra."
"The streets of the historic center are paved with stone."
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