Il cavo
Example: Il cavo del caricabatterie è rotto e non funziona.
Definition
"Il cavo" refers to a cable or wire used to transmit electrical power or signals between devices, such as in the phrase 'Il cavo del caricabatterie è rotto e non funziona,' meaning the charger cable is broken and does not work.
Etymology
The Italian term "il cavo" comes from the Latin word 'capulum,' meaning a rope or cable. Over time, it evolved in Italian to mean a flexible conductor for electricity or signals, reflecting its practical use in modern technology. Did you know that cables were originally thick ropes before becoming electrical conductors?
Learn to use this word actively
"Il cavo" appears in the Vocaplus list "", containing 104 commonly used words.
Would you like to not only understand these words, but also remember them and use them actively? Create a free account and select Italian as the language you want to learn.
Create a free account
