Translation of Italian word "tempesta" to English
tempesta
/temˈpɛs.ta/
How to use
The Italian noun 'tempesta' (feminine) denotes 'storm, tempest' (Storm, tempest). It typically takes the definite article 'la'. In practice, violent atmospheric disturbance with wind and rain.
🇬🇧 English
storm, tempest
Example
La tempesta in mare ha costretto le navi a tornare in porto.
The sea storm forced the ships to return to port.
Un'improvvisa tempesta di neve ha bloccato il traffico in montagna.
A sudden snowstorm blocked mountain traffic.
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Common phrases
- la tempesta di mare— storm at sea
- Un'improvvisa tempesta di neve ha bloccato il traffico in montagna.— A sudden snowstorm blocked mountain traffic.
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What does the Italian word "tempesta" mean?▼
The Italian word "tempesta" means "storm, tempest" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "La tempesta in mare ha costretto le navi a tornare in porto." (which translates as "The sea storm forced the ships to return to port.").
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