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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