Italian Word of the Day: Fontana

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Fontana

Meaning: Fountain

Part of Speech: noun

Translation: The Trevi Fountain is one of the most famous in Rome.

Context: La Fontana di Trevi è una delle più famose di Roma.

Cultural nugget: The Trevi Fountain, completed in 1762, is not just a beautiful baroque masterpiece but also the site of a popular tradition. Visitors toss coins over their shoulders into the fountain, believing it ensures a return to Rome.

Fontana

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