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Italian

rupe

/ˈru.pe/noun · feminineC2
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Meaning

cliff, crag

  • a steep, high rock face or crag

In a sentence

L'antico castello sorgeva maestoso su un'alta rupe scoscesa.

The ancient castle stood majestically on a high, steep cliff.

Un'aquila ha costruito il proprio nido tra le spaccature della rupe.

An eagle built its nest among the fissures of the cliff.

È pericoloso avvicinarsi al bordo della rupe senza un'adeguata imbracatura?

Is it dangerous to approach the edge of the cliff without a proper harness?

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
rupefeminine · singular
rupifeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Literary and elevated; everyday speech more commonly uses 'roccia' or 'scogliera'.
  • Feminine noun ending in -e; forms the regular plural in -i.

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