balena grigia
The English phrase "gray whale" is translated into Italian as balena grigia.
Meaning: Translations (noun)
Did you know?
- In Italian, the word balena was historically used to describe the strips of whalebone used in corsets, which are called stecche di balena.
- While balena means 'whale' in a biological sense, it is also used in the phrase balena bianca to describe an elusive or unattainable goal, referencing Moby Dick.
- The adjective grigio is used in Italian to describe not only the color of the whale but also a state of boredom or sadness, as in un giorno grigio.
Examples in context
- Nel Pacifico si possono avvistare le balene grigie.In the Pacific, you can spot the gray whales.
- Le balene grigie del Pacifico sono note per le loro migrazioni lungo la costa occidentale degli Stati Uniti.The Pacific gray whales are known for their migrations along the western coast of the United States.
- Spero di poter vedere una balena grigia in mare aperto durante la mia prossima vacanza.I hope to see a gray whale in the open sea during my next vacation.
- Ho visto una balena grigia in un documentario.I saw a gray whale in a documentary.
- La balena grigia è un animale molto grande.The gray whale is a very large animal.
- Avete mai avvistato una balena grigia in mare?Have you ever spotted a gray whale at sea?
Example conversation
Martina and Francesco are looking at a nature book in a cafe.
- MartinaGuarda questa bellissima balena grigia.Look at this beautiful gray whale.
- FrancescoÈ incredibile, Martina.It is incredible, Martina.
- MartinaTi piacerebbe vedere una balena grigia dal vivo?Would you like to see a gray whale in person?
- FrancescoSì, sarebbe un sogno.Yes, it would be a dream.
