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spostamento

/spostaˈmento/noun · masculineB2
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Meaning

movement, travel, shift

  • the act of moving or traveling from one place to another
  • the relocation, rescheduling, or physical shifting of an object or event

In a sentence

I nostri spostamenti quotidiani sono diventati più facili grazie alla nuova metropolitana.

Our daily travel has become easier thanks to the new metro line.

Abbiamo chiesto lo spostamento dell'esame alla prossima settimana.

We requested the exam to be moved to next week.

Il maltempo ha causato ritardi nei vari spostamenti dei viaggiatori.

Bad weather caused delays in travelers' journeys.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
spostamentomasculine · singular
spostamentimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Used both for physical journeys ('spostamenti quotidiani') and moving dates/times.
  • Often pluralized when discussing commuter travel or travel restrictions.

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