Meaning
clearing, open space
- a wide, open flat area of land or clearing
- a type of flat cured meat or traditional flatbread in regional Italian cuisine
In a sentence
Dopo il fitto bosco siamo arrivati su un'ampia spianata.
After the dense forest, we arrived at a wide clearing.
La tenda non dovrebbe essere montata al centro della spianata ventosa.
The tent shouldn't be pitched in the middle of the windy open space.
Dalla spianata rocciosa si godeva un panorama straordinario.
From the rocky esplanade, one could enjoy an extraordinary view.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| spianata | feminine · singular |
| spianate | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Derives from the verb 'spianare' (to level, to flatten).
- Often refers to a plateau or naturally flattened clearing in hills or mountains.