Fontana di Trevi
Trevi Fountain
Language note: Fontana means fountain. Italians love to use 'di' to signify possession or connection.
Culture note: Legend says tossing a coin over your shoulder into the fountain ensures a return to Rome.
Context: You're in Rome at night, and your friend talks about the famous fountain that people throw coins into for good luck.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Fontana
[Fon-tah-nah]
Fountain
A decorative water feature, often in a public square.
La Fontana di Trevi è la più grande fontana barocca di Roma.
The Trevi Fountain is the largest Baroque fountain in Rome.
di
[dee]
of
Used to indicate belonging.
La Fontana di Trevi è visitata da milioni di turisti.
The Trevi Fountain is visited by millions of tourists.
Trevi
[Treh-vee]
Trevi
A baroque fountain in Rome, known for its majestic design.
La Fontana di Trevi è famosa per la tradizione del lancio della moneta.
The Trevi Fountain is famous for the coin-throwing tradition.
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