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grotta — meaning in English

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English meaning

cave noun A natural hollow space underground or in the side of a cliff or hill.
grotto noun A small cave, or an artificial structure built to look like one.

Senses

grotta is used for these senses in English:

cave A large, naturally-occurring cavity formed underground or in the face of a cliff or a hillside.

cave — full definition

noun A natural hollow space underground or in the side of a cliff or hill.
noun Informally, a private room or space someone retreats to (a "man cave").
verb To give in or surrender, especially after resisting.
verb To collapse inward.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Italian words

caverna spelonca antro incavo cella santuario