Meaning
ascent; Ascension
- The act of climbing up or mounting (especially a mountain); ascent.
- (capitalized: Ascensione) The Christian feast celebrating the Ascension of Christ.
In a sentence
Gli alpinisti hanno completato con successo l'ascensione del Monte Bianco.
The mountaineers successfully completed the ascent of Mont Blanc.
Le condizioni meteo non permettono un'ascensione sicura verso la cima.
Weather conditions do not allow a safe climb to the summit.
Festeggiano la ricorrenza dell'Ascensione ogni anno in primavera.
They celebrate the feast of the Ascension every year in spring.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| ascensione | feminine · singular |
| ascensioni | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- In mountaineering contexts, it specifically refers to climbing a peak.
- Feminine noun ending in -sione; plural in -i.