La larghezza
Example: La larghezza della strada permette il passaggio di due auto.
Definition
"La larghezza" refers to the measurement of how wide something is, such as the distance from one side to the other. It indicates the extent of width and is used to describe dimensions, like in the phrase 'La larghezza della strada permette il passaggio di due auto,' meaning the road is wide enough for two cars to pass.
Etymology
The word "la larghezza" comes from the Italian adjective "largo," meaning broad or wide, combined with the suffix "-ezza," which forms abstract nouns. Did you know? The root "largo" itself traces back to Latin "largus," meaning generous or ample, reflecting the idea of spaciousness in "la larghezza."
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