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di ferro — meaning in English

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English meaning

iron noun A common, silvery-grey metal that rusts and is attracted to magnets; the main ingredient of steel.

Senses

di ferro is used for these senses in English:

cast iron Durable; tough; resilient.
iron (uncountable, figurative) Used as a symbol of great strength or toughness, or to signify a very strong or tough material.

iron — full definition

noun A common, silvery-grey metal that rusts and is attracted to magnets; the main ingredient of steel.
noun A small electrical appliance with a hot, flat base, used to smooth wrinkles out of clothes.
verb To smooth clothing or fabric using a heated iron.
adj Extremely strong, tough, or unyielding, used figuratively.

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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”.

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”.

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