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fiancata

/fjanˈka.ta/noun · feminineC2
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 21,530

Meaning

side (of a car)

  • The lateral side of a vehicle, vessel, or large structure; broadside.

In a sentence

Qualcuno ha rigato tutta la fiancata della mia auto.

Someone scratched the entire side of my car.

La fiancata destra del furgone ha subito danni gravi nell'incidente.

The right side of the van suffered severe damage in the crash.

Non c'erano ammaccature sulla fiancata prima di parcheggiare qui.

There were no dents on the side before parking here.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
fiancatafeminine · singular
fiancatefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Most commonly heard when discussing damage to a car (e.g., 'rigare la fiancata').

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