Meaning
regatta, boat race
- A boat race or series of boat races, especially for yachts or rowboats.
In a sentence
La regata velica è stata rinviata a causa delle forti raffiche di vento.
The sailing regatta was postponed due to strong gusts of wind.
Hanno partecipato alla regata con un equipaggio composto da veterani.
They took part in the regatta with a crew of veterans.
Chi ha vinto l'ultima edizione della celebre regata veneziana?
Who won the last edition of the famous Venetian regatta?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| regata | feminine · singular |
| regate | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Originally a Venetian term referring to boat races along the canals.