amante della natura
The English phrase nature lover is translated into Italian as amante della natura.
The phrase is used to describe a person who has a great passion for nature.
Meaning: Translations (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of amante (lover), della (of the) and natura (nature).
Which one should you use?
While amante can mean a lover in a romantic sense, in this specific context, it is the standard way to express a person who has a great passion for nature. Additionally, you can use the informal and friendly expression amico della Natura to mean friend of nature.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase amante della natura is masculine and can be used for a male or a person of unspecified gender.
Did you know?
- While amante can describe a 'nature lover', using it to describe a person's romantic partner often implies an extramarital affair in modern Italian.
- The word natura shares its Latin root with the English word 'natural', but in Italian, it also refers to the physical constitution or character of a person.
- The word natura is frequently personified as a female entity in Italian poetry, making the phrase amante della natura feel like a dialogue with a living goddess.
Examples in context
- Laura è un'amante della Natura. Ogni weekend si dedica a lunghe passeggiate tra i boschi.Laura is a nature lover. Every weekend, she dedicates herself to long walks in the woods.
- Sono un amico della Natura e cerco sempre di prendere decisioni consapevoli che abbiano un impatto minimo sull'ambiente.I am a friend of nature, and I always try to make conscious decisions that have minimal impact on the environment.
- Mio fratello è un vero amante della natura.My brother is a true nature lover.
- Cerco un regalo per un amante della natura.I am looking for a gift for a nature lover.
- Essere un amante della natura è bellissimo.Being a nature lover is beautiful.
Example conversation
Francesco and Chiara are talking about their hobbies at a cafe.
- FrancescoChiara, sei un'amante della natura?Chiara, are you a nature lover?
- ChiaraSì, adoro fare escursioni in montagna.Yes, I love hiking in the mountains.
- FrancescoAnche io sono un amante della natura.I am a nature lover too.
- ChiaraAllora potremmo andare in un parco insieme.Then we could go to a park together.
