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tavola

table

noun TAH-voh-lah Rare
Home & Lifestyle Furniture

Origin: From Latin tabula (board, plank, table).

Also means

plank, board

Usage Note

Tavola and tavolo both mean 'table' in Italian, but usage differs: tavola emphasizes the meal or social gathering (a tavola! = dinner's ready! / come to the table!), while tavolo refers to the piece of furniture more neutrally. La tavola calda is a type of Italian snack bar; la tavola rotonda is a roundtable discussion.

Examples

"La famiglia si riunisce ogni sera a tavola."

Natural Translation

The family gathers at the table every evening.

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