No. 563 in Italian
parco
"Parco" in English means "park."
In a sentence
Il parco vicino alla mia casa è molto tranquillo.
The park near my house is very tranquil.
In this sentence, 'parco' is used to refer to a designated outdoor area, typically with trees and pathways, meant for public recreation or enjoyment, which is its primary literal meaning.
Non sono stato molto parco con i complimenti oggi.
I haven't been very sparing with compliments today.
Here, 'parco' is used in a figurative sense, meaning 'sparing', 'frugal', or 'moderate' with something, showcasing its metaphorical usage.
Questo hotel offre un parco auto per i visitatori.
This hotel offers a parking area for visitors.
In this sentence, 'parco' forms part of a compound term 'parco auto', which refers to a parking lot or parking area, demonstrating its use in specific contexts.
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