fiera

fair, trade fair

noun FYEH-rah Rare

Origin: From Latin feria, 'holiday, festival'.

Also means

wild animal (archaic/literary)

Usage Note

Fiera has two distinct meanings depending on context: the common modern sense is an exhibition or trade fair (la Fiera di Milano), while the older literary sense is a fierce wild beast (la fiera in Dante). In contemporary use the trade-fair meaning is overwhelmingly dominant. Do not confuse with fiero/a ('proud'), a different adjective.

Examples

"Ogni anno si tiene una grande fiera internazionale."

Natural Translation

Every year a large international trade fair is held.

Literal Translation

Every year itself-holds a large international fair.

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