No. 793 in Italian
moda
"Moda" in Italian means "fashion" or "style."
In a sentence
La moda italiana è famosa in tutto il mondo.
Italian fashion is famous all over the world.
In this sentence, 'moda' is used to refer to the fashion or clothing industry, showcasing its prominent position globally.
Negli anni '80 andavano di moda i pantaloni a zampa d'elefante.
In the 80s, bell-bottom trousers were in fashion.
Here, 'moda' describes a trend or style that was popular during a certain period, specifically in the realm of clothing and style preferences.
Studiare all'estero è diventato di moda tra gli studenti universitari.
Studying abroad has become fashionable among university students.
In this context, 'moda' metaphorically conveys the concept of a popular trend or choice, extending its meaning beyond clothing to general trends in behavior.
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