This is the 948th most frequent Italian word.
presa
The Italian word "presa" means "grip," "hold," "seizure," or "outlet," depending on the context.
Commercial term, refers to an electrical outlet.
La presa della corrente è difettosa.
The electrical outlet is defective.
Past participle form of verb 'prendere', used figuratively.
Mi hai preso alla sprovvista.
You caught me off guard.
Noun form denoting a hold or grip used in physical activities.