alba
dawn / sunrise
Intermediate Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/ˈal.ba/
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Cultural Note
While Italians are not typically early risers, watching the sunrise over the Mediterranean or from a mountain peak is a treasured experience. The Dolomites' 'enrosadira' phenomenon, where the peaks glow pink and orange at dawn and dusk, is caused by the dolomite rock and is a UNESCO-recognized natural wonder.
📝 Example Sentences
Ci siamo svegliati all'alba per vedere il mare.
We woke up at dawn to see the sea.
L'alba sulle Dolomiti è uno spettacolo unico.
Dawn over the Dolomites is a unique spectacle.
All'alba il cielo si tinge di rosa.
At dawn the sky turns pink.