mozzafiato
breathtaking
Intermediate Adjective
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Pronunciation
/ˌmot.tsaˈfja.to/
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Cultural Note
Literally meaning 'breath-cutting' (from 'mozzare' = to cut, 'fiato' = breath), this is one of Italian's most evocative adjectives. It's invariable -- the form never changes regardless of gender or number. Italians use it frequently to describe the kind of stunning vistas that are abundant throughout the country, from the Amalfi Coast to the Dolomites.
📝 Example Sentences
La vista dalla vetta è mozzafiato.
The view from the peak is breathtaking.
La Costiera Amalfitana offre panorami mozzafiato.
The Amalfi Coast offers breathtaking views.
Il tramonto era semplicemente mozzafiato.
The sunset was simply breathtaking.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine_plural | mozzafiato |
| masculine_plural | mozzafiato |
| feminine_singular | mozzafiato |
| masculine_singular | mozzafiato |