Also means
mouthful
Usage Note
Boccata derives from bocca (mouth) and denotes a single mouthful of air, smoke, or liquid. The fixed phrase una boccata d'aria (a breath of fresh air) is very common figuratively — meaning a welcome relief. When used for smoke, una boccata di fumo refers to a single drag on a cigarette.
Examples
"Uscii per prendere una boccata d'aria."
Natural Translation
I went out to get a breath of fresh air.
Literal Translation
I-went-out to take a puff of air.
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