Meaning
ravine, gorge, cliff
- A deep, steep precipice, chasm, or ravine, typically in mountainous terrain.
In a sentence
L'auto si è fermata a pochi centimetri dal burrone.
The car stopped just inches from the ravine.
Il sentiero costeggiava un burrone profondo e pericoloso.
The trail ran along a deep and dangerous gorge.
Non avvicinarti troppo all'orlo di quel burrone!
Don't get too close to the edge of that cliff!
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| burrone | masculine · singular |
| burroni | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often used with verbs like 'cadere in' (fall into) or 'affacciarsi su' (overlook).