Italian Word of the Day: Fragola

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Fragola

Meaning: Strawberry

Part of Speech: Noun

Translation: Italian strawberries in May are particularly sweet.

Context: Le fragole italiane di maggio sono particolarmente dolci.

Cultural nugget: May marks the heart of strawberry season in Italy. The town of Nemi near Rome holds its famous 'Sagra delle Fragole' (Strawberry Festival) each May, celebrating their particularly sweet wild strawberries with parades and special dishes.

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