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occhiata

glance; look

noun ohk-KYAH-tah Rare
Body & Health Senses

Usage Note

Occhiata is a single, quick look — always used in the common expression dare un'occhiata ('to take a look/glance'). It is distinct from sguardo (a sustained gaze or overall look) and vista (sight/vision). The suffix -ata signals a single, completed action — a feature of many Italian nouns derived from verbs (mangiata, dormita).

Examples

"Dai un'occhiata a questo documento."

Natural Translation

Take a look at this document.

Literal Translation

Give a look at this document.

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