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fata

fairy

noun FAH-tah Rare

Origin: From Latin 'fata' (the Fates, plural of 'fatum').

Usage Note

Fata is feminine; there is no standard masculine counterpart in Italian folklore. The phrase fata madrina means godmother fairy. Fare la fata colloquially can imply acting magically helpful. Regular plural le fate.

Examples

"La fata trasforma la zucca in carrozza."

Natural Translation

The fairy transforms the pumpkin into a carriage.

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