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Italian

sfilata

/sfiˈla.ta/noun · feminineB2
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 5,706

Meaning

fashion show, parade

  • a fashion show presenting clothes on a runway
  • a celebratory parade or ceremonial procession

In a sentence

Abbiamo comprato i biglietti per la sfilata di alta moda a Milano.

We bought tickets for the haute couture fashion show in Milan.

La tradizionale sfilata dei carri allegorici si terrà domenica pomeriggio.

The traditional float parade will take place on Sunday afternoon.

I modelli hanno concluso la sfilata tra gli applausi del pubblico.

The models concluded the runway show amidst applause from the audience.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
sfilatafeminine · singular
sfilatefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Derived from 'sfilare' (to march or file past).
  • To specify a fashion runway event, use 'sfilata di moda'.

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