Fontana di Trevi
The English phrase "trevi fountain" is translated into Italian as Fontana di Trevi.
Fontana di Trevi refers to the name of the famous Baroque fountain located in Rome, Italy.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase Fontana di Trevi literally translates to "Fountain of Trevi".
How does it change in a sentence?
When referring to the specific monument in a sentence, the feminine definite article la is used before the phrase, as in la Fontana di Trevi.
When do people say it?
A common tradition associated with this landmark is throwing a coin into the fountain (lanciare una moneta nella Fontana di Trevi) to ensure a return to Rome.
Did you know?
- The coins thrown into la Fontana di Trevi are collected daily by the city of Rome and donated to Caritas, a Catholic charity.
- The name Trevi comes from the Latin word Trebia, which refers to the name of a river.
- While fontana refers to the man-made monument, the Italian word fonte is often used to describe the natural water source or spring itself.
Examples in context
- La Fontana di Trevi è bellissima.The Trevi Fountain is beautiful.
- Andiamo a vedere la Fontana di Trevi stasera.Let's go see the Trevi Fountain tonight.
- Ho scattato una foto alla Fontana di Trevi.I took a photo of the Trevi Fountain.
Example conversation
Two friends are walking through the streets of Rome.
- LorenzoVuoi andare alla Fontana di Trevi?Do you want to go to the Trevi Fountain?
- MartinaSì, mi piacerebbe molto!Yes, I would love to!
- LorenzoÈ un posto magico, Martina.It is a magical place, Martina.
- MartinaHai ragione, Lorenzo.You are right, Lorenzo.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Fontana, Trevi, di, fontana, CC BY-SA 4.0.
