cardinal in Italian

cardinal in Italian is cardinale, rosso cardinale, numero cardinale — cardinal means of central or fundamental importance.

cardinal in Italian

cardinale

adj

cardinale

noun

rosso cardinale

noun

A deep red color, somewhat less vivid than scarlet, the traditional colour of a Catholic cardinal's cassock. (same as cardinal red)

numero cardinale

noun

(math) Ellipsis of cardinal number, a number indicating quantity, or the size of a set (e.g., 0, 1, 2, 3). (See Cardinal_number.)

What does "cardinal" mean?

adj Of central or fundamental importance.
"Being on time is a cardinal virtue for anyone who works in a hospital."
adj Deep red in color, like a Catholic cardinal's robes.
"The curtains were a rich cardinal shade that glowed in the evening light."
noun A senior official of the Catholic Church, ranking just below the Pope.
"The cardinal led the long service in the great cathedral."
noun A North American songbird known for the male's bright red feathers.
"We spotted a bright red cardinal singing from the top of a tree."

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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”.

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”.

cardinal in a sentence

Being on time is a cardinal virtue for anyone who works in a hospital.
The cardinal principle of the game is to play fair.
The curtains were a rich cardinal shade that glowed in the evening light.
He painted the front door cardinal to stand out from the grey houses.

Similar words in Italian

carmine chief essential fundamental key primary

Common Italian translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "cardinal" in Italian?

"cardinal" in Italian is cardinale, rosso cardinale, numero cardinale. cardinal means: Of central or fundamental importance.

How do you use "cardinal" in a sentence?

Example: "Being on time is a cardinal virtue for anyone who works in a hospital." In Italian, "cardinal" is cardinale, rosso cardinale, numero cardinale.

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

Yes — Italian has 3 translations listed for "cardinal": cardinale, rosso cardinale, numero cardinale.

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