What does sotterraneo in Italian mean?

What is the meaning of the word sotterraneo in Italian? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use sotterraneo in Italian.

The word sotterraneo in Italian means subterranean, underground, subterranean, underground, basement, cellar, underground. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word sotterraneo

subterranean, underground

aggettivo (che si trova sottoterra)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Il garage del palazzo è sotterraneo.
The building's garage is underground.

subterranean, underground

aggettivo (che proviene da sotto terra)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Strani movimenti sotterranei hanno smosso la terra.
Strange underground movements shook the earth.

basement, cellar

sostantivo maschile (locale sito sotto terra) (part of a building)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
La caldaia si trova nel sotterraneo.
The boiler is in the basement (or: cellar).

underground

aggettivo (figurato (nascosto, clandestino) (figurative)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
L'agente segreto sfruttò la sua rete sotterranea di informatori per raccogliere notizie sul sospettato.
Many slaves escaped via the underground railroad during the Civil War.

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