Meaning
arch, arcade
- an architectural arch or bay of an arcade or bridge
- an anatomical arch, such as the dental arch
In a sentence
Il ponte antico è sostenuto da tre maestose arcate.
The ancient bridge is supported by three majestic arches.
Il dentista ha esaminato attentamente l'arcata superiore.
The dentist carefully examined the upper arch.
Passeggiavano al riparo sotto le ampie arcate del chiostro.
They walked sheltered beneath the wide arches of the cloister.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| arcata | feminine · singular |
| arcate | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Derived from 'arco'; often refers specifically to the span of a bridge or an arcade.