Italian Word of the Day: Escursione
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Escursione
Meaning: Hike, excursion
Part of Speech: Noun
Translation: I went on a hike in the Dolomites last weekend.
Context: Ho fatto un'escursione sulle Dolomiti lo scorso weekend.
Cultural nugget: May is a prime month for 'escursioni' in Italy's mountain regions, as the spring weather creates ideal conditions for exploring trails. The Italian Alpine Club (Club Alpino Italiano), founded in 1863, maintains thousands of hiking trails and mountain huts throughout the country.
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