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cornerstone in Italian

cornerstone in Italian is pietra angolare, pietra d'angolo, fondamenta — cornerstone means a stone set at the base corner of a building, sometimes laid ceremonially with an inscription.

cornerstone in Italian

pietra angolare
noun
A stone forming the base at the corner of a building.
pietra d'angolo
noun
A stone forming the base at the corner of a building.
pietra angolare
noun
Such a stone used ceremonially, often inscribed with the architect's and owner's names, dates and other details.
fondamenta
noun
(figuratively) That which is prominent, fundamental, noteworthy, or central.

What does "cornerstone" mean?

  1. noun A stone set at the base corner of a building, sometimes laid ceremonially with an inscription.
    "The mayor laid the cornerstone of the new library in 1925."
  2. noun The fundamental basis or most important part of something.
    "Trust is the cornerstone of any strong marriage."

cornerstone in a sentence

  • The mayor laid the cornerstone of the new library in 1925.
  • Trust is the cornerstone of any strong marriage.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "cornerstone" in Italian?

"cornerstone" in Italian is pietra angolare, pietra d'angolo, fondamenta. cornerstone means: A stone set at the base corner of a building, sometimes laid ceremonially with an inscription.

How do you use "cornerstone" in a sentence?

Example: "The mayor laid the cornerstone of the new library in 1925." In Italian, "cornerstone" is pietra angolare, pietra d'angolo, fondamenta.

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

Yes — Italian has 3 translations listed for "cornerstone": pietra angolare, pietra d'angolo, fondamenta.

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