Affollato
Example: La piazza era affollata di persone durante la festa.
Definition
"Affollato" describes a place or situation filled with a large number of people or things, often to the point of crowding. For example, a square or street can be "affollato" when many people gather there, making it densely packed and busy.
Etymology
The word "affollato" comes from the Italian verb "affollare," which means 'to crowd' or 'to fill with a crowd.' It derives from the noun "folla," meaning 'crowd,' with the prefix 'a-' indicating 'to' or 'towards.' Did you know that "folla" itself originates from the Latin "fulla," related to a crowd or throng? Thus, "affollato" literally means 'crowded' or 'filled with a crowd.'
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