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plaque in Italian

plaque in Italian is piastrina, placca, targa — plaque means a flat piece of metal, stone, or similar material fixed to a wall or monument, usually bearing an inscription that commemorates a person or event.

plaque in Italian

piastrina
noun
(countable) Any flat, thin piece of clay, ivory, metal, etc., used for ornament, or for painting pictures upon, as a dish, plate, slab, etc., hung upon a wall; also, a smaller decoration worn by a person, such as a brooch.
placca
noun
(countable) Any flat, thin piece of clay, ivory, metal, etc., used for ornament, or for painting pictures upon, as a dish, plate, slab, etc., hung upon a wall; also, a smaller decoration worn by a person, such as a brooch.
targa
noun
(countable) A piece of flat metal with writing on it, attached to a building, monument, or other structure to remind people of a person or an event.
chiazza
noun
(countable, pathology) A broad patch of abnormal tissue distinguishable from surrounding tissue, especially a broad on the skin.
placca
noun
(countable, pathology) A broad patch of abnormal tissue distinguishable from surrounding tissue, especially a broad on the skin.
placca
noun

What does "plaque" mean?

  1. noun A flat piece of metal, stone, or similar material fixed to a wall or monument, usually bearing an inscription that commemorates a person or event.
    "A bronze plaque marks the house where the poet was born."
  2. noun A sticky film of bacteria that builds up on the surface of teeth.
    "Brushing twice a day helps remove plaque before it hardens into tartar."
  3. noun A deposit of abnormal material in body tissue, such as fatty deposits in artery walls.
    "Plaque buildup in the arteries can restrict blood flow."

plaque in a sentence

  • A bronze plaque marks the house where the poet was born.
  • The team received a plaque for winning the championship.
  • Brushing twice a day helps remove plaque before it hardens into tartar.
  • Plaque buildup in the arteries can restrict blood flow.

Common Italian translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "plaque" in Italian?

"plaque" in Italian is piastrina, placca, targa. plaque means: A flat piece of metal, stone, or similar material fixed to a wall or monument, usually bearing an inscription that commemorates a person or event.

How do you use "plaque" in a sentence?

Example: "A bronze plaque marks the house where the poet was born." In Italian, "plaque" is piastrina, placca, targa.

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

Yes — Italian has 4 translations listed for "plaque": piastrina, placca, targa, chiazza.

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