Meaning
terraces, bleachers, steps
- a tier of stepped seats in a stadium, amphitheatre, or arena
- a wide flight of stone steps
In a sentence
I tifosi hanno riempito la gradinata prima dell'inizio della partita.
The fans filled the terraces before the start of the match.
I biglietti per la gradinata costano meno di quelli della tribuna?
Are tickets for the terraces cheaper than those for the grandstand?
Ci siamo seduti sull'ampia gradinata della piazza per riposarci.
We sat on the wide stone steps in the square to rest.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| gradinata | feminine · singular |
| gradinate | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Derived from 'gradino' (step). Often refers to standing or non-numbered sections in sports stadiums.