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Italian

terme

/ˈtɛr.me/noun · feminineB1
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 10,754

Meaning

spa, thermal baths

  • thermal baths, hot springs, spa facilities

In a sentence

Questo fine settimana andiamo alle terme per rilassarci.

This weekend we are going to the spa to relax.

Le terme di questa regione sono famose in tutto il mondo.

The thermal baths of this region are world-famous.

Sei mai stato alle terme con i tuoi amici?

Have you ever been to the thermal baths with your friends?

Word forms (3)
WordWord forms
termefeminine · singular
termefeminine · plural
termefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Plurale tantum: almost exclusively used in the plural ('le terme').
  • Use 'alle terme' to mean 'to/at the spa' (e.g. 'andare alle terme').

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