Italian Word of the Day: Luminoso

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Luminoso

Meaning: Bright, luminous

Part of Speech: Adjective

Translation: The May sky is particularly bright.

Context: Il cielo di maggio è particolarmente luminoso.

Cultural nugget: The quality of light in Italy has inspired artists for centuries. Many Italian towns are built to maximize natural light, with piazzas and buildings designed to create a play of light and shadow that changes throughout the day and seasons.

Luminoso

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