pirotecnico

pyrotechnic

adjective noun pee-roh-TEK-nee-koh Rare

Origin: From Greek pyr (fire) + tekhnē (art, craft).

Also means

pyrotechnician

Usage Note

Pirotecnico as an adjective describes anything relating to fireworks or explosive displays — uno spettacolo pirotecnico (a fireworks display). As a noun it means a pyrotechnician, the professional who designs and sets off fireworks. The related noun pirotecnica refers to the art or science of pyrotechnics. In figurative Italian usage, a fuoco d'artificio performance can be called pirotecnico to mean dazzling or spectacular.

Examples

"Lo spettacolo pirotecnico era magnifico."

Natural Translation

The fireworks display was magnificent.

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