Today’s Parola del giorno is the noun il botto, which means bang or shot. Think of the loud bangs and pops during fireworks during the US’ 4th of July coming up!
See the noun used below:
Prima dei fuochi d’artificio, Martino deve somministrare le pillole ai suoi cani. Hanno paura dei botti e frignano per tutta la sera — non vuole stressarli di più! Le pillole aiutano molto.
Before the fireworks, Martino has to give pills to his dogs. They are afraid of the bangs and whimper all evening — he doesn’t want to stress them out more! The pills help a lot.