Meaning
era, epoch, age
- A major division of geological or historical time; a distinct epoch marked by notable events or characteristics.
In a sentence
Viviamo ormai nell'era digitale e dell'informazione globale.
We now live in the digital and global information age.
Quali specie animali si sono estinte durante l'ultima era glaciale?
Which animal species became extinct during the last ice age?
Quella scoperta scientifica ha segnato la fine di un'era per la medicina.
That scientific discovery marked the end of an era for medicine.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| era | feminine · singular |
| ere | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Pronounced with an open /ɛ/, unlike the verb form 'era' (imperfect of essere) which has closed /e/.