Meaning
arena, sand
- a circular or oval amphitheater or sports venue
- a sphere of activity or conflict
- sand, especially on a shore (literary)
In a sentence
In estate organizzano concerti all'aperto nella vecchia arena della città.
In summer they organize open-air concerts in the city's old arena.
Il giovane avvocato ha deciso di entrare nell'arena politica quest'anno.
The young lawyer decided to enter the political arena this year.
Migliaia di spettatori riempivano l'arena per assistere allo spettacolo.
Thousands of spectators filled the arena to watch the show.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| arena | feminine · singular |
| arene | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Commonly capitalized when referring to famous Roman amphitheaters, like the 'Arena di Verona'.
- Often used metaphorically for public or political debate ('arena politica').