A1 — Beginnernoun
fiume
river
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
corso d'acquatorrenteruscellofiumaracanale
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
desertosiccitàterraferma
Usage note
'Torrente' is a mountain stream or fast-flowing waterway. 'Ruscello' is a small brook. 'Fiumara' is a seasonal watercourse (typically southern Italy). 'Fiume' is masculine.
Example
"Il Po è il fiume più lungo d'Italia."
"The Po is the longest river in Italy."
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