Italian Word of the Day: Prato

Meaning: Meadow or lawn

Part of Speech: noun

Translation: In April, the meadow fills with wildflowers.

Context: In aprile, il prato si riempie di fiori selvatici.

Cultural nugget: Spring meadows in Italy inspire the tradition of 'andar per erbe' (foraging for herbs), where locals collect edible wild plants like dandelion, wild asparagus, and nettles for traditional dishes. This knowledge of edible wild plants has been passed down through generations.