noun
il carro
cart
Veicolo con ruote, di solito trainato da animali, usato per trasportare cose o persone.
Definition & meaning
Carro means a cart or wagon: a wheeled vehicle used to transport people or goods, traditionally pulled by animals.
It can also refer to a float in a parade or a chariot in a historical context. In the military phrase carro armato , it means a tank.
Grammar & Word origin
Carro is a masculine noun. Its plural is carri .
It comes from Latin carrus, meaning “wheeled vehicle,” which is of Celtic origin.
Synonyms & antonyms
- carretto — a small cart, often simpler or lighter than a carro.
- carrozza — a carriage, typically designed to carry passengers.
- veicolo — a broader term for any vehicle.
There is no common direct antonym.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Il carro è pieno di fiori.noun
The cart is full of flowers.
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