No. 965 in Italian
strumento
"Strumento" means "instrument" or "tool" in English.
In a sentence
Il violino è uno strumento musicale molto elegante.
The violin is a very elegant musical instrument.
Refers to a musical instrument specifically.
Google Translate è uno strumento utile per apprendere nuove lingue.
Google Translate is a useful tool for learning new languages.
Denotes a tool or means to achieve a purpose.
L'istruzione è uno strumento fondamentale per il progresso sociale.
Education is a fundamental instrument for social progress.
Used metaphorically to indicate a means or method to achieve a complex goal.
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