Italian Word of the Day: Cantastorie

Meaning: Storyteller/Minstrel

Part of Speech: noun

Translation: The storyteller tells ancient legends in the square.

Context: Il cantastorie racconta leggende antiche in piazza.

Cultural nugget: Cantastorie were once common throughout Italy, traveling from town to town sharing news and stories through song. While less common today, this tradition lives on in some regions, particularly Sicily, where cantastorie still perform at festivals.