Una lapide
A tombstone
Language note: The word 'lapide' is a feminine noun, highlighting where memorial engravings are found.
Culture note: Tombstones in Italy are often ornate, reflecting a respect for heritage and the deceased.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Una
[OO-nah]
a
An indefinite article used before a singular noun.
Ho visto una stella cadente.
I saw a shooting star.
lapide
[LAH-pee-deh]
tombstone
A stone marker that is placed on a grave.
Abbiamo visitato una lapide famosa.
We visited a famous tombstone.
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