atmosfera

atmosphere

noun aht-moh-SFEH-rah Less Common

Origin: from Greek 'atmos' (vapour) plus 'sphaira' (sphere)

Also means

mood

Usage Note

Atmosfera is feminine, plural atmosfere. Like English, it covers both the layer of air around the planet and the 'mood' of a place, as in un'atmosfera rilassata ('a relaxed atmosphere').

Examples

"L'atmosfera della festa era allegra."

Natural Translation

The atmosphere of the party was cheerful.

Literal Translation

The-atmosphere of-the party was cheerful.

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