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brezza

breeze

noun BRET-tsah Rare
Animals & Nature Weather

Origin: Possibly from Spanish/Portuguese brisa, of uncertain origin, adopted into Italian by the 16th century.

Usage Note

Brezza describes a gentle, pleasant wind — lighter than vento (wind) and distinct from raffica (gust). It is commonly found in weather reports and poetic descriptions: una brezza marina (a sea breeze). The double z is pronounced 'ts' (BRET-tsah). The plural brezze is regular.

Examples

"Una brezza fresca soffiava dal mare."

Natural Translation

A cool breeze blew from the sea.

Literal Translation

A breeze cool blew from-the sea.

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