inscription

iscrizione

Parole scritte, stampate o incise su un oggetto, spesso per lasciare un nome o un messaggio.

In inglese semplice: Words written, printed, or cut into an object, often to record a name or message.

• The inscription gives her name.
• We read the inscription on the stone.
• He wrote a personal inscription inside the book.

Come si usa: inscription on something (The inscription on the ring was hard to read.)

Sinonimi: engraving, dedication

Espressioni comuni: read an inscription, inscription on something, carved inscription, stone inscription

iscrizione, legenda

Parole o lettere stampate o impresse su una moneta.

In inglese semplice: The words or letters printed or pressed into a coin.

• The coin has a short inscription.
• Its inscription names the king who issued it.
• Collectors examined the worn inscriptions on the ancient coins.

Come si usa: inscription on a coin (The inscription on the coin is in Latin.)

Sinonimi: legend

Espressioni comuni: coin inscription, latin inscription, inscription on something