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Uno

Uno

1 5.1
A small car made by Fiat and popular in the 1980s and 1990s
  • proper noun
translation icon : Fiat Uno
  • During the car show, I saw a restored model of the Fiat Uno that looked brand new.
  • a Fiat Uno
  • a white Fiat Uno

Examples

  • The first Arduino I ever bought was an Arduino Uno starter kit.

  • She was on her knees in the passenger seat of the tiny Uno, tossing around bags in the back seat.

    Fiction book (1996)

  • The white Fiat Uno was a common sight on the streets of Italy during the 1980s.

  • Many families preferred the Fiat Uno for its compact size and fuel efficiency.

Idioms

uno ab alto
  • Formal
9.9

A decision or order from a higher authority

Surface Forms

Uno main

Etymology

Uno the car model takes its name from the Italian word uno meaning 'one', giving the idea of a small, simple, everyday car. That's why the name Uno fits a compact city car.