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area

/ˈa.re.a/noun · feminineB1
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Meaning

area, surface

  • land, ground
  • field, sector

In a sentence

Quest'area della città è molto verde e tranquilla.

This area of the city is very green and quiet.

Hai visto l'area verde dietro la scuola?

Did you see the green area behind the school?

Lavoro nell'area vendite da due anni.

I have worked in the sales area for two years.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
areafeminine · singular
areefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Use 'area' for measurable space (e.g., 'un'area di 100 mq'). For general 'space,' prefer 'spazio.'
  • Avoid overusing 'area' for 'campo' (field) unless referring to a specialized sector (e.g., 'area scientifica').
  • No plural agreement issues, but remember: 'l'area' (feminine) takes 'la'/'una.'

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