Meaning
equator
- the imaginary line around the Earth equidistant from both poles
In a sentence
I paesi vicini all'equatore hanno un clima caldo e umido.
Countries near the equator have a warm and humid climate.
La nave ha attraversato l'equatore durante la notte.
The ship crossed the equator during the night.
Sai a quale latitudine si trova l'equatore?
Do you know at what latitude the equator is located?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| equatore | masculine · singular |
| equatori | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Usually capitalized when referring specifically to Earth's equator: 'l'Equatore'.