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orchestra

orchestra (musical ensemble); also the stalls in a theatre

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orchestra

a large group of musicians; the main floor seating in a theatre

⚠️ The trap

English speakers know 'orchestra' as a music group. In Italian it also refers to the ground-floor seating area of a theatre — equivalent to the British 'stalls'. Don't be surprised when an Italian says your seats are 'in orchestra'.

To say "a large group of musicians; the main floor seating in a theatre" in Italian:

orchestra (correct for both)

"orchestra" in English means:

orchestra (musical ensemble); also the stalls in a theatre

Example

"I nostri posti erano in orchestra, vicino al palco."

"Our seats were in the stalls, near the stage."

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