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ombrellone

beach umbrella, large parasol

noun om-brel-LOH-neh Rare

Origin: Augmentative of ombrello (umbrella), from Latin umbra (shade).

Usage Note

Ombrellone is formed with the augmentative suffix -one, making it literally 'big umbrella'. It is the standard word for the large sun-shade found at Italian beaches and outdoor cafés. The plural is gli ombrelloni. Ombrello alone means a regular rain umbrella.

Examples

"Ho prenotato un ombrellone in spiaggia."

Natural Translation

I booked a beach umbrella.

Literal Translation

I-have reserved an umbrella-big on beach.

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