Intorno
Example: Ci sono molte case intorno al parco.
Definition
"Intorno" is an Italian preposition meaning around or surrounding a particular place or object, as in the phrase 'Ci sono molte case intorno al parco,' which means there are many houses around the park.
Etymology
The Italian word "intorno" comes from the Latin 'intornus,' a combination of 'in-' meaning 'in' and 'tornus' meaning 'a turn or circle.' Did you know? "Intorno" literally suggests something encircling or turning around a point.
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