This lesson consists of nouns on the theme of holidays – it’s a rather strange mix of words, but includes lots that are useful!
As always with nouns, be sure to memorise the gender of the word. If you have time, work out the plurals too.
l’autobus – bus
la fermata – bus stop
la ferrovia – railway
la vasca – bath/pool
lo scivolo – slide
l’altalena – swing
la statua – statue
i dintorni – surroundings
il fango – mud
l’escursione – excursion
la tappa – stage (of a journey/race)
la cartolina – postcard
il gommone – rubber dinghy
il viaggio – journey
il convento – convent
l’idea – idea
la partenza – departure
la sosta – stop
il volo – flight
l’alloggio – accommodation
il servizio – service
il centro benessere – fitness centre
il reparto – department
la cura – treatment
il massaggio – massage
la sauna – sauna
la dieta – diet
la guida – directions/guide
il corpo – body
il silenzio – silence
la natura – nature
la giornata – day
la mattina – morning
il pomeriggio – afternoon
il cratere – crater
lo spettacolo – show / play
la spiaggia – beach
la barca – boat
il vaporetto – ferry boat
il bacio – kiss
la tenda – tent
il sole – sun
lo schema – outline/plan
la volta – time (as in “how many times..?)
il passato – past
la pinacoteca – art gallery
l’abitudine – habit
l’abitante – inhabitant
il vigneto – vineyard
