Example: La portata del fiume è aumentata dopo le piogge intense.
Definition
"La portata" refers to the flow rate or discharge of a river or stream, indicating the volume of water passing a specific point over a set period. It is often used to describe changes in water quantity, such as after heavy rains.
Translations
the flow
la caudal
de stroom
la cabuda
le débit
die Abflussmenge
a vazão
Etymology
The term "la portata" comes from the Italian verb 'portare,' meaning 'to carry' or 'to bear.' It originally described the amount something could carry or bear, and in the context of rivers, it evolved to mean the quantity of water carried by the river at any given time.
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