copertura

/koˈpu.re.tu.ra/
coverage

La polizza offre una copertura completa per i danni causati dall'incendio.

The policy provides full coverage for damage caused by the fire.


formal

The extent to which something is covered or protected, especially in insurance or financial contexts.

L'assicurazione include una copertura per furto e incendio.

The insurance includes coverage for theft and fire.

In insurance, 'copertura' often refers to the scope of protection provided by a policy.

general

The act of covering or the state of being covered, especially in a physical or abstract sense.

La copertura delle spese è garantita dal bilancio.

The coverage of expenses is guaranteed by the budget.

Can refer to financial, physical, or abstract coverage.

general

The amount or extent of something that is covered, such as media coverage or market coverage.

La copertura mediatica dell'evento è stata ampia.

The media coverage of the event was extensive.

Often used in journalism and marketing contexts.

Engineering
technical

The top layer or covering of something, such as a roof or a lid.

La copertura del serbatoio deve essere ermetica.

The tank cover must be airtight.

In engineering, it can refer to structural or mechanical covers.

Pro Tip

Insurance Context

When discussing insurance, 'copertura' often refers to the specific risks or damages included in a policy. Always check the policy details to understand the exact scope of 'copertura'.

Gold Rule

Context Matters

The meaning of 'copertura' changes based on the context. In insurance, it's about protection; in media, it's about reporting; in engineering, it's about physical covers.

Word Origin

From Latin 'cooperīre' (to cover), via the past participle 'cooperītus'. The Italian term evolved from the verb 'coprire' (to cover) with the suffix '-ura' indicating the result of an action.

Usage Notes

In Italian, 'copertura' is widely used in insurance, finance, media, and technical contexts. It can refer to both the act of covering and the extent of coverage. The term is formal and rarely used in informal speech.

Word Breakdown

coprire
to cover
root
+
-ura
suffix indicating the result of an action
suffix
Dizionario Italiano-Inglese