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
A stone forming the base at the corner of a building.
pietra d'angolo
A stone forming the base at the corner of a building.
pietra angolare
Such a stone used ceremonially, often inscribed with the architect's and owner's names, dates and other details.
fondamenta
(figuratively) That which is prominent, fundamental, noteworthy, or central.
What does "cornerstone" mean?
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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."
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noun The fundamental basis or most important part of something.
"Trust is the cornerstone of any strong marriage."
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cornerstone in a sentence
- The mayor laid the cornerstone of the new library in 1925.
- Clutch it like a cornerstone Otherwise it all comes down Justify denials and Grip 'em to the lonesome end
- Trust is the cornerstone of any strong marriage.
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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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