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monovolume

/ˌmɔ.noˈvo.lu.me/nounC1
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Meaning

minivan, MPV

  • a minivan or multi-purpose passenger car (MPV)

In a sentence

Abbiamo noleggiato una monovolume per viaggiare comodamente con tutta la famiglia.

We rented a minivan to travel comfortably with the whole family.

Con tre bambini piccoli, una monovolume spaziosa rappresenta la scelta ideale.

With three young children, a spacious minivan is the ideal choice.

Perché preferisci comprare una monovolume anziché una classica berlina?

Why do you prefer to buy a minivan rather than a classic sedan?

Word forms (3)
WordWord forms
monovolumesingular
monovolumeplural
monovolumeMasc|Fem · plural

Usage notes

  • Invariable in the plural.
  • Can be masculine or feminine, though feminine ('la monovolume') is more common.
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