Meaning
inland, hinterland
- the interior part of a country or region, away from the coast or border
In a sentence
Molti turisti preferiscono esplorare i borghi antichi dell'entroterra.
Many tourists prefer to explore the ancient inland villages.
L'entroterra ligure offre percorsi meravigliosi per chi ama il trekking.
The Ligurian hinterland offers wonderful trails for hikers.
Non abbiamo trovato molti ristoranti aperti nell'entroterra durante la settimana.
We didn't find many restaurants open inland during the week.
Word forms (3)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| entroterra | masculine · singular |
| entroterra | masculine · plural |
| entroterra | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Invariable in the plural: 'gli entroterra'.
- Frequently used when discussing Italian tourism (e.g. visiting villages away from crowded beaches).