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abbondanza

abundance

noun ahb-bohn-DAHN-tsah Rare

Origin: Latin abundantia, from abundare (to overflow)

Also means

plenty

Usage Note

Abbondanza implies richness and surplus — una tavola imbandita con abbondanza is a table set with lavish plenty. The phrase in abbondanza ('in abundance') is very common. Don't confuse with ricchezza (wealth, richness), which is more about monetary value.

Examples

"C'è abbondanza di frutta fresca al mercato."

Natural Translation

There is an abundance of fresh fruit at the market.

Literal Translation

There-is abundance of fruit fresh at-the market.

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