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grotta

cave; grotto

noun GROH-ttah Rare

Origin: From Greek kryptē (vault, hidden place), via Latin grupta/cripta; the Italian form narrowed to natural caverns.

Usage Note

Grotta can refer to a natural cave or a decorative garden grotto. The double t is held in pronunciation. A famous example is the Grotta Azzurra of Capri. Plural: grotte.

Examples

"I turisti visitano la grotta ogni estate."

Natural Translation

The tourists visit the cave every summer.

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