valle
/ˈval.le/
valley
La valle è circondata da montagne.
The valley is surrounded by mountains.
neutral
A low area of land between hills or mountains, typically with a river or stream flowing through it.
Abbiamo fatto una passeggiata nella valle.
We took a walk in the valley.
literary
A hollow or dip in the earth's surface, often used in poetic or literary contexts.
La valle dell'ombra della morte.
The valley of the shadow of death.
Common in religious or literary texts, e.g., the Bible (Psalm 23).
Collocations
valle fluvialeriver valleyvalle glacialeglacial valley
Synonyms
Pro Tip
Gender and Plural
Valle is feminine. The plural form is 'valli' (e.g., 'le valli alpine').
Word Origin
From Latin *vallis*, related to Old English *weall* (wall) and English *wall*.
Usage Notes
Used in both literal and figurative contexts (e.g., 'valle dell'ombra della morte' in poetic or religious language).
Dizionario Italiano-Inglese