Italian Word of the Day: Pescatore

Meaning: Fisherman

Part of Speech: Noun

Translation: The fisherman goes out at dawn every morning.

Context: Il pescatore esce all'alba ogni mattina.

Cultural nugget: In mid-May, many coastal Italian towns honor their maritime heritage with the "Festa del Pescatore" (Fisherman's Festival), celebrating the importance of fishing to their communities with boat processions and seafood feasts.