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ufo

UFO

noun OO-foh Rare

Origin: acronym from English 'Unidentified Flying Object'

Also means

unidentified flying object

Usage Note

Ufo (also written UFO) is used in Italian as a masculine noun: un ufo, gli ufo. It is invariable in the plural. The phrase a ufo (without the accent) means 'for free, without paying' — a completely different expression, so context is essential.

Examples

"Dicono di aver visto un ufo nel cielo."

Natural Translation

They say they saw a UFO in the sky.

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