No. 65 in Italian
volta
The Italian word "volta" means "time," "occasion," or "turn" in English, depending on the context.
In a sentence
Questa è la prima volta che visito questa città.
This is the first time I am visiting this city.
Here 'volta' is used to denote an instance or occurrence of an event (first time).
Per favore, chiudi la porta ogni volta che esci.
Please close the door every time you leave.
In this sentence, 'volta' signifies the repetition of an action (every time).
La vecchia casa ha una volta affrescata con scene storiche.
The old house has a vaulted ceiling painted with historical scenes.
Here, 'volta' refers to an architectural element, specifically a vaulted structure.
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