Translation of Italian word "volta" to English
volta
/ˈvol.ta/
How to use
The Italian noun 'volta' (feminine) denotes 'time, occasion' (Time, turn, occasion). It typically takes the definite article 'la'. In practice, occasion, instance, or time.
🇬🇧 English
time, occasion
Example
C'era una volta un re che viveva in un castello.
Once upon a time there was a king who lived in a castle.
È la prima volta che visito Venezia.
It is the first time that I visit Venice.
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Common phrases
- volta in vita— turn in life
- È la prima volta che visito Venezia.— It is the first time that I visit Venice.
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What does the Italian word "volta" mean?▼
The Italian word "volta" means "time, occasion" in English.
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