torpedo in Italian

torpedo in Italian is torpedine, torpiglia, siluro — torpedo means a self-propelled underwater explosive weapon fired from a ship, submarine, or aircraft to strike another vessel.

torpedo in Italian

torpedine

noun

(fish) An electric ray of the genus Torpedo.

torpiglia

noun

(fish) An electric ray of the genus Torpedo.

siluro

noun

(military) A cylindrical explosive projectile that can travel underwater and is used as a weapon. [from 1805]

torpedine

noun

(military) A cylindrical explosive projectile that can travel underwater and is used as a weapon. [from 1805]

silurare

verb

What does "torpedo" mean?

noun A self-propelled underwater explosive weapon fired from a ship, submarine, or aircraft to strike another vessel.
"The submarine fired a torpedo at the enemy destroyer."
noun Informal: a long sandwich made on a roll, also called a submarine or hoagie.
"He ordered a meatball torpedo for lunch."
verb To deliberately ruin or destroy a plan, deal, or effort.
"A single leaked email torpedoed the merger talks."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

torpedo in a sentence

The submarine fired a torpedo at the enemy destroyer.
Two torpedoes struck the hull below the waterline.
He ordered a meatball torpedo for lunch.
A single leaked email torpedoed the merger talks.

Similar words in Italian

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Common Italian translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "torpedo" in Italian?

"torpedo" in Italian is torpedine, torpiglia, siluro. torpedo means: A self-propelled underwater explosive weapon fired from a ship, submarine, or aircraft to strike another vessel.

How do you use "torpedo" in a sentence?

Example: "The submarine fired a torpedo at the enemy destroyer." In Italian, "torpedo" is torpedine, torpiglia, siluro.

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

Yes — Italian has 4 translations listed for "torpedo": torpedine, torpiglia, siluro, silurare.

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