località di villeggiatura
The Italian phrase for holiday resort is località di villeggiatura.
località di villeggiatura refers to a place where people go to spend their vacations for relaxation or recreation. Depending on the specific type of resort, other terms may be more precise. You can use villaggio turistico balneare to specify a coastal holiday resort, or località balneare if the resort is located by the seaside. Additionally, centro turistico is a common way to describe a tourist resort or hub.
What does it mean word for word?
The term località literally means 'locality' or 'place', and is the standard term used for a resort or a specific destination.
Did you know?
- The Italian concept of villeggiatura was once a social requirement for the upper classes to maintain their status and health during the summer months.
- The word villeggiatura is rooted in the concept of the 'country seat', originally referring to the practice of the nobility moving from cities to their rural estates.
- The word villaggio turistico often implies an 'all-inclusive' style resort with organized activities, rather than just any small village.
Examples in context
- Quest'estate andiamo in un resort sulla riviera.This summer we are going to a resort on the coast.
- Vorrei prenotare una settimana in un villaggio vacanze sul lago.I would like to book a week at a holiday resort on the lake.
- Questa è una bellissima località di villeggiatura.This is a beautiful holiday resort.
- Cerchiamo una località di villeggiatura tranquilla per l'estate.We are looking for a quiet holiday resort for the summer.
- La nostra località di villeggiatura preferita è in Toscana.Our favorite holiday resort is in Tuscany.
Example conversation
Alessandro and Sofia are planning their summer vacation.
- AlessandroHai già scelto una località di villeggiatura per agosto?Have you already chosen a holiday resort for August?
- SofiaNo, Sofia non ha ancora deciso dove andare.No, Sofia hasn't decided where to go yet.
- AlessandroPotremmo andare in una località di villeggiatura in Toscana.We could go to a holiday resort in Tuscany.
- SofiaOttima idea, Alessandro, mi piace molto l'idea!Great idea, Alessandro, I really like the idea!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries di, villeggiatura, CC BY-SA 4.0.
