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sottoterra

underground

adverb soht-toh-TEHR-rah Rare

Also means

below ground

Usage Note

Sottoterra is an adverb formed from sotto (under) + terra (earth/ground). It describes location or movement below the ground surface. It should not be confused with sotterraneo (underground, as an adjective or noun referring to a tunnel or basement).

Examples

"Le radici crescono sottoterra."

Natural Translation

The roots grow underground.

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