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Italian

oasi

/ˈɔ.a.zi/noun · feminineB2
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 11,839

Meaning

oasis

  • A fertile spot in a desert where water is found.
  • A peaceful, safe, or pleasant place in the midst of turmoil or busy surroundings; a haven.

In a sentence

I viaggiatori esausti trovarono finalmente un'oasi con palme e acqua fresca.

The exhausted travelers finally found an oasis with palm trees and fresh water.

Questo giardino appartato è una vera oasi di pace nel centro caotico.

This secluded garden is a real oasis of peace in the chaotic center.

Perché non andiamo a visitare l'oasi naturale protetta questo fine settimana?

Why don't we go visit the protected nature reserve this weekend?

Word forms (3)
WordWord forms
oasifeminine · singular
oasifeminine · plural
oasifeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Invariable noun: singular 'un'oasi', plural 'le oasi'. Feminine gender.

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