crescent in Italian
crescent in Italian is crescente, mezzaluna, falce — crescent means the curved shape of the moon when it is partly illuminated, narrowing to points at each end.
crescent in Italian
crescente
(dated, rare) marked by an increase; waxing, like the Moon.
crescente
The figure of the moon as it appears between its first or last quarter and the new moon, with concave and convex edges terminating in points.
mezzaluna
The figure of the moon as it appears between its first or last quarter and the new moon, with concave and convex edges terminating in points.
falce
The figure of the moon as it appears between its first or last quarter and the new moon, with concave and convex edges terminating in points.
cornetto
A curved pastry.
What does "crescent" mean?
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noun The curved shape of the moon when it is partly illuminated, narrowing to points at each end.
"A thin crescent moon hung over the harbour."
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noun Anything with this curved shape, including a curved pastry or a curved street of houses.
"They had croissants — literally "crescents" — for breakfast."
crescent in a sentence
- A thin crescent moon hung over the harbour.
- They had croissants — literally "crescents" — for breakfast.
- The family lived on a quiet crescent lined with oak trees.
Similar words in Italian
Common Italian translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "crescent" in Italian?
"crescent" in Italian is crescente, mezzaluna, falce. crescent means: The curved shape of the moon when it is partly illuminated, narrowing to points at each end.
How do you use "crescent" in a sentence?
Example: "A thin crescent moon hung over the harbour." In Italian, "crescent" is crescente, mezzaluna, falce.
Are there other ways to say "crescent" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 4 translations listed for "crescent": crescente, mezzaluna, falce, cornetto.
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