Meaning
seabed, backdrop
- The bottom bed of the sea, a lake, or a river.
- The painted scenery or curtain at the back of a stage or photo set; backdrop.
In a sentence
Con la maschera potevo ammirare i pesci vicino al fondale.
With the mask, I could admire the fish near the seabed.
In questa zona della spiaggia il fondale è molto basso.
In this area of the beach, the seabed is very shallow.
Gli scenografi hanno dipinto a mano il grande fondale.
The set designers painted the large backdrop by hand.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| fondale | masculine · singular |
| fondali | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'fondale marino' specifically for the sea floor, and 'fondale teatrale' for stage backdrops.