No. 426 in Italian
mezzi
"Mezzi" means "means" or "vehicles" in English, depending on the context.
In a sentence
Utilizzo i mezzi pubblici per andare al lavoro.
I use public transportation to go to work.
In this sentence, 'mezzi' is used to refer to 'mezzi pubblici', meaning 'public transportation vehicles', showcasing its meaning as 'means of transport'.
Abbiamo bisogno di tutti i mezzi disponibili per completare il progetto.
We need all available resources to complete the project.
Here, 'mezzi' is used to mean 'resources' or 'tools', extending its meaning to encompass anything that aids in achieving an objective.
Con i mezzi a disposizione, abbiamo fatto il possibile.
With the means available, we did our best.
In this context, 'mezzi' refers to 'means', indicating the capacities or tools present to achieve something.
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