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bancarella

market stall

noun bahn-kah-REL-lah Rare
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Origin: Diminutive of banca (bench, counter), from Germanic bank.

Also means

street stand

Usage Note

Bancarella is feminine (la bancarella, pl. le bancarelle). It specifically denotes a small portable stall at a market or street fair, typically selling books, food, or trinkets. Bancarelle di libri (second-hand book stalls) are a beloved feature of Italian city markets.

Examples

"Ho comprato questo libro a una bancarella."

Natural Translation

I bought this book at a market stall.

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