pannello

panel

noun pahn-NEL-loh Rare

Also means

board

Usage Note

Pannello refers to a flat rectangular surface or panel, from solar panels (pannello solare) to wall panels and control boards. In computing and administration, pannello di controllo means 'control panel.' The plural is the regular pannelli.

Examples

"Hanno installato i pannelli solari sul tetto."

Natural Translation

They installed the solar panels on the roof.

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