Meaning
stands, terraces
- tiered seating or standing area in a stadium or arena (usually plural)
- rampart or embankment in historic military architecture
In a sentence
I tifosi cantavano con entusiasmo sugli spalti dello stadio.
The fans were singing enthusiastically in the stadium stands.
C'erano migliaia di persone assiepate sugli spalti per il concerto.
There were thousands of people packed into the stands for the concert.
Gli spalti sono rimasti vuoti a causa della pioggia battente.
The stands remained empty because of the pouring rain.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| spalto | masculine · singular |
| spalti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Almost always used in the plural 'spalti' when referring to stadium stands.