noun
la rete
net
Insieme di fili o collegamenti che formano una struttura intrecciata o un sistema di comunicazione e scambio tra persone o dispositivi.
Definition & meaning
Rete means net or network. Its main meanings include:
- A mesh of threads, wires, or similar material, such as a fishing net or a goal net.
- A connected system, such as a transport, telecommunications, or computer network.
- In sport, a goal or point scored by putting the ball into the net.
- Figuratively, a network of people or relationships.
Grammar & Word origin
Rete is a feminine noun: la rete. Its plural is le reti.
It comes from the Latin rēte, meaning “net.”
Synonyms & antonyms
- reticolato — a lattice or mesh structure, usually emphasizing its physical grid.
- network — a borrowed term often used for professional, media, or computer networks.
- gol — a goal in sport; unlike rete, it does not also mean the physical net.
There is no single common antonym that covers all meanings of rete.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
La palla è entrata nella rete.noun
The ball went into the net.
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