breaker in Italian

breaker in Italian is maroso, cavallone — breaker means a large wave that crashes into foam as it reaches shallow water or shore.

breaker in Italian

maroso

noun

(chiefly, in the plural) A wave breaking into foam against the shore, or against a sandbank, or a rock or reef near the surface, considered a useful warning to ships of an underwater hazard

cavallone

noun

(chiefly, in the plural) A wave breaking into foam against the shore, or against a sandbank, or a rock or reef near the surface, considered a useful warning to ships of an underwater hazard

What does "breaker" mean?

noun A large wave that crashes into foam as it reaches shallow water or shore.
"The surfers waited for the next big breaker."
noun A switch that automatically cuts off an electrical circuit if there is a fault (circuit breaker).
"The breaker tripped when she plugged in the space heater."
intj Used on CB radio to interrupt and request to speak.
""Breaker, breaker," he said into the radio, "anyone got a read on traffic ahead?""

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

breaker in a sentence

The surfers waited for the next big breaker.
The breaker tripped when she plugged in the space heater.
"Breaker, breaker," he said into the radio, "anyone got a read on traffic ahead?"

Similar words in Italian

comber

Common Italian translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "breaker" in Italian?

"breaker" in Italian is maroso, cavallone. breaker means: A large wave that crashes into foam as it reaches shallow water or shore.

How do you use "breaker" in a sentence?

Example: "The surfers waited for the next big breaker." In Italian, "breaker" is maroso, cavallone.

Are there other ways to say "breaker" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 2 translations listed for "breaker": maroso, cavallone.

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