Meaning
caravan, convoy
- A group of travelers or pack animals traveling together across long distances.
- A long convoy of motor vehicles or people traveling in procession.
In a sentence
La carovana attraversava le dune del deserto sotto il sole cocente.
The caravan was crossing the desert dunes under the scorching sun.
La carovana di soccorso non ha ancora raggiunto il villaggio isolato.
The relief convoy has not yet reached the isolated village.
A che ora partirà la carovana dei ciclisti per la prossima tappa?
What time will the cyclists' convoy depart for the next stage?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| carovana | feminine · singular |
| carovane | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- A camping trailer towed by a car is called 'roulotte', not 'carovana'.
- Often used metaphorically for any loud or disorderly procession.