Meaning
flow, casting
- a mass of liquid or viscous substance pouring down, such as lava or mud
- the process or product of pouring molten metal or concrete into a mold
In a sentence
La colata lavica è avanzata lentamente verso il fondovalle.
The lava flow slowly advanced toward the valley bottom.
Gli operai hanno completato la prima colata di cemento armato.
The workers completed the first pour of reinforced concrete.
La frana ha provocato una pericolosa colata di fango.
The landslide caused a dangerous mudflow.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| colata | feminine · singular |
| colate | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Most frequently encountered as 'colata lavica' (lava flow) or 'colata di fango' (mudslide).