Costiera Amalfitana
The English phrase "amalfi coast" is translated into Italian as Costiera Amalfitana.
Costiera Amalfitana refers to the stretch of coastline located in the Campania region of Italy.
What does it mean word for word?
The term is composed of costiera (coast/coastline) and Amalfitana (the feminine adjective form of Amalfi).
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase is a feminine noun phrase and is typically preceded by the feminine definite article la.
Did you know?
- Ancient maritime law known as the 'Tavole Amalfitane' was written in the language of this region and influenced shipping laws across the entire Mediterranean for centuries.
- In Italian, the word costiera is distinct from costa. While costa is a general shoreline, costiera implies a rugged landscape that hugs the water.
- The adjective Amalfitana is derived from the name of the ancient Maritime Republic of Amalfi, which was a major naval power in the Middle Ages.
Examples in context
- Sono appena tornato dalla Costiera Amalfitana!I have just returned from the Amalfi Coast!
- Ogni anno visito la Costiera Amalfitana per ammirare i paesaggi stupendi.Every year I visit the Amalfi Coast to admire its stunning landscapes.
- La Costiera Amalfitana è senza dubbio uno dei tesori nascosti dell'Italia.The Amalfi Coast is undoubtedly one of Italy's hidden treasures.
- La Costiera Amalfitana è bellissima.The Amalfi Coast is beautiful.
- Voglio fare un tour della Costiera Amalfitana.I want to take a tour of the Amalfi Coast.
- Abbiamo prenotato un hotel sulla Costiera Amalfitana.We booked a hotel on the Amalfi Coast.
Example conversation
Martina and Alessandro are planning a summer vacation.
- MartinaDove andiamo in vacanza quest'anno, Alessandro?Where are we going on vacation this year, Alessandro?
- AlessandroChe ne dici della Costiera Amalfitana?What do you think about the Amalfi Coast?
- MartinaÈ un'idea fantastica, Martina!That is a fantastic idea, Martina!
- AlessandroAllora prenotiamo l'hotel subito.Then let's book the hotel right away.
