Italian Word of the Day: Afa
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Afa
Meaning: Sultry, oppressive heat
Part of Speech: Noun (feminine)
Translation: This sultry heat is really unbearable!
Context: Quest'afa è davvero insopportabile!
Cultural nugget: This word specifically describes the uncomfortable combination of heat and humidity that can make summer days feel oppressive - Italians have a precise vocabulary for different types of weather conditions.
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