vela
sail
Intermediate Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/ˈvɛ.la/
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Cultural Note
In Italian, a vela can refer to the sail itself, and andare a vela means to go sailing.
📝 Example Sentences
Il vento ha gonfiato la vela della barca.
The wind filled the boat's sail.
Da piccolo sognavo di imparare ad andare a vela.
As a child I dreamed of learning how to sail.