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spur in Italian

spur in Italian is sperone, sprone, sprono — spur means a spiked device worn on a rider's boot heel to urge a horse forward.

spur in Italian

sperone
noun
A rigid implement, often roughly y-shaped, that is fixed to one's heel for the purpose of prodding a horse. Often worn by, and emblematic of, the cowboy or the knight.
sprone
noun
A rigid implement, often roughly y-shaped, that is fixed to one's heel for the purpose of prodding a horse. Often worn by, and emblematic of, the cowboy or the knight.
sprono
noun
(figurative) Anything that inspires or motivates, as a spur does a horse.
diramazione
noun
Any protruding part connected at one end, for instance a highway that extends from another highway into a city.
divaricazione
noun
Any protruding part connected at one end, for instance a highway that extends from another highway into a city.
protuberanza
noun
Any protruding part connected at one end, for instance a highway that extends from another highway into a city.
sperone
noun
Any protruding part connected at one end, for instance a highway that extends from another highway into a city.
sporgenza
noun
Any protruding part connected at one end, for instance a highway that extends from another highway into a city.
spuntone
noun
Any protruding part connected at one end, for instance a highway that extends from another highway into a city.
cima
noun
(geology) A mountain that shoots from another mountain or range and extends some distance in a lateral direction, or at right angles.
guglia
noun
(geology) A mountain that shoots from another mountain or range and extends some distance in a lateral direction, or at right angles.
picco
noun
(geology) A mountain that shoots from another mountain or range and extends some distance in a lateral direction, or at right angles.
pinnacolo
noun
(geology) A mountain that shoots from another mountain or range and extends some distance in a lateral direction, or at right angles.
pizzo
noun
(geology) A mountain that shoots from another mountain or range and extends some distance in a lateral direction, or at right angles.
vetta
noun
(geology) A mountain that shoots from another mountain or range and extends some distance in a lateral direction, or at right angles.
pungolare
verb
(transitive) To prod (especially a horse) on the side or flank, with the intent to urge motion or haste, to gig.
spronare
verb
(transitive) To prod (especially a horse) on the side or flank, with the intent to urge motion or haste, to gig.
montare gli speroni
verb
(transitive) To prod (especially a horse) on the side or flank, with the intent to urge motion or haste, to gig.
spronare
verb
(transitive) To urge or encourage to action, or to a more vigorous pursuit of an object
stimolare
verb
(transitive) To urge or encourage to action, or to a more vigorous pursuit of an object
incitare
verb
(transitive) To urge or encourage to action, or to a more vigorous pursuit of an object
incoraggiare
verb
(transitive) To urge or encourage to action, or to a more vigorous pursuit of an object
instigare
verb
(transitive) To urge or encourage to action, or to a more vigorous pursuit of an object
montare gli speroni
verb
(transitive) To urge or encourage to action, or to a more vigorous pursuit of an object
montare gli speroni
verb
(transitive) To put spurs on.

What does "spur" mean?

  1. noun A spiked device worn on a rider's boot heel to urge a horse forward.
    "The cowboy pressed his spurs gently into the horse's sides."
  2. noun Something that motivates or drives someone to act.
    "Fear of failure was the spur that pushed her to work harder."
  3. noun A ridge or side branch jutting out from something larger, such as a mountain range or road.
    "A narrow spur road connects the village to the main highway."
  4. verb To urge someone or something into action.
    "The coach's speech spurred the team on to a second-half comeback."

spur in a sentence

  • The cowboy pressed his spurs gently into the horse's sides.
  • Fear of failure was the spur that pushed her to work harder.
  • Competition can be a powerful spur to innovation.
  • A narrow spur road connects the village to the main highway.

Similar words in Italian

Common Italian translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "spur" in Italian?

"spur" in Italian is sperone, sprone, sprono. spur means: A spiked device worn on a rider's boot heel to urge a horse forward.

How do you use "spur" in a sentence?

Example: "The cowboy pressed his spurs gently into the horse's sides." In Italian, "spur" is sperone, sprone, sprono.

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

Yes — Italian has 21 translations listed for "spur": sperone, sprone, sprono, diramazione, divaricazione, protuberanza.

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