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noun

lo strumento

instrument

Oggetto che serve per fare un lavoro o aiutare in una certa attività.

Definition & meaning

Strumento means instrument or tool: an object used to perform a task, make measurements, or produce music.

It can also mean a means or instrument in a figurative sense, such as a method used to achieve a goal. In legal contexts, it can refer to a formal document.

Grammar & Word origin

A masculine noun: lo strumento in the singular, gli strumenti in the plural.

It comes from Latin instrumentum, meaning “equipment” or “tool,” related to a verb meaning “to equip” or “prepare.”

Synonyms & antonyms

  • attrezzo — a practical tool, especially one used for manual work.
  • utensile — an implement used for a particular practical task, often in a kitchen or workshop.
  • mezzo — a means of achieving something; broader and often more abstract than strumento.

There is no common direct antonym.

Common phrases & collocations

  • strumento musicale — musical instrument
  • strumento di lavoro — work tool
  • strumento di misura — measuring instrument
  • strumento di comunicazione — means of communication

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Examples

Questo strumento è molto utile.noun

This instrument is very useful.

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