What is the Italian word for 'mountain'?
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Mastering these basic landscape vocabulary will enhance your ability to describe Italian scenery, understand travel descriptions, and communicate effectively about natural environments in Italy. This foundational knowledge also supports further learning in environmental and geographical topics related to Italy.
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| 1 | What is the Italian word for 'mountain'? |
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Common words for Italian landscapes like mountains, hills, rivers, and plains, suitable for beginners.
montagna |
| Think of 'mountagna' as the high, majestic part of the landscape. |
| 2 | How do you say 'hill' in Italian? | collina | A small elevation, similar to a gentle rise in the land. |
| 3 | What is the Italian term for 'river'? | fiume | Fiume flows through valleys and plains. |
| 4 | Translate 'plain' or 'flat land' into Italian. | pianura | Think of a vast, flat area like the Po Valley. |
| 5 | What is the Italian word for 'lake'? | lago | Lago is a body of freshwater surrounded by land. |
| 6 | How do you say 'valley' in Italian? | valle | Vast lowland area between hills or mountains. |
| 7 | What is the Italian word for 'cliff'? | scogliera | A steep face of rock, often by the coast. |
| 8 | Translate 'coast' into Italian. | costa | Where land meets the sea. |
| 9 | What is the Italian term for 'plateau'? | meseta | A flat elevated landform, similar to a table. |
| 10 | How do you say 'valley' in Italian? | valle | A low area between hills or mountains. |
| 11 | What is the Italian word for 'volcano'? | volcano | Italy has famous volcanoes like Vesuvius and Etna. |
| 12 | Translate 'glacier' into Italian. | ghiacciaio | Large mass of moving ice typical in high mountains. |
| 13 | What is the Italian word for 'foothills'? | pendici | Lower hills at the base of larger mountains. |
| 14 | How do you say 'riverbank' in Italian? | riva del fiume | Edge of a river. |
| 15 | What is the Italian term for 'marshland'? | palude | Wetland area often rich in wildlife. |
| 16 | Translate 'steppe' into Italian. | steppe | Extensive flat grassland or plain. |
| 17 | How do you say 'canyon' in Italian? | canyon | Deep, narrow valley with steep sides. |
| 18 | What is the Italian word for 'dune'? | duna | Sandhill features along beaches and deserts. |
| 19 | Translate 'outcrop' into Italian. | sporgenza rocciosa | Visible rock formation on the surface. |
| 20 | What is the Italian word for 'meadow'? | prato | Grassy area, often in the countryside. |
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