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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