giacca a vento
The English phrase "windbreaker" can be translated into Italian as giacca a vento.
A windbreaker is a thin outer coat.
Meaning: thin outer coat (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of giacca (jacket) and a vento (for/to wind), literally meaning jacket for wind.
How does it change in a sentence?
When pluralizing the phrase to say "windbreakers", only the noun giacca changes to giacche, while the prepositional phrase a vento remains unchanged.
Did you know?
- The Latin ancestor of vento, ventus, was used not only for the breeze but also to describe the 'breath' of a god or spirit.
- The word giacca is a distant relative of the English word 'jacket', as both entered their respective languages via the Old French word jaque.
- In Italy, a giacca a vento is often worn as a fashion statement in the city, not just for athletic or outdoor activities.
Examples in context
- Ho comprato un nuovo giubbotto antivento per il mio viaggio in montagna.I bought a new windproof jacket for my mountain trip.
- Oggi ho indossato la mia nuova giacca a vento per proteggermi dal freddo.Today, I wore my new wind jacket to protect myself from the cold.
- Porto sempre una giacca a vento in montagna.I always wear a windbreaker in the mountains.
- Questa giacca a vento è molto leggera.This windbreaker is very light.
- Ti serve una giacca a vento per l'escursione?Do you need a windbreaker for the hike?
Example conversation
Giulia and Francesco are preparing for a walk in the park.
- GiuliaFrancesco, fa freddo fuori oggi.Francesco, it is cold outside today.
- FrancescoHai ragione, porto la mia giacca a vento.You are right, I will bring my windbreaker.
- GiuliaOttima idea, così non sentiamo il vento.Great idea, that way we won't feel the wind.
- FrancescoAndiamo, Giulia, siamo pronti!Let's go, Giulia, we are ready!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries a, giacca, vento, CC BY-SA 4.0.
