vaporetto
pronunciation
How to pronounce vaporetto in British English:
UK [ˌvæpə'retəʊ]
How to pronounce vaporetto in American English:
US [ˌvæpə'retoʊ]
Word Origin
- vaporetto (n.)
- Venetian public transit canal-motorboat, 1926, from Italian vaporetto, diminutive of vapore "steam," from Latin vapor (see vapor (n.)).
Example
- 1. I get the vaporetto from there .
- 2. It is about 10 minutes walk to st. mark 's square , buit more importantly it is right beside the arsinale vaporetto ( water bus ) stop , so it is very easy to get to by boat .
- 3. The perfect place to catch this view is from a vaporetto approaching venice from the lagoon -- the most magical way to arrive from the airport .
- 4. As you cruise down the grand canal , venice 's main " street " , in a vaporetto or water taxi , you 'll pass under the rialto bridge , a famous venetian landmark .
- 5. Susanna wickes : " I took the vaporetto to the tiny island of san giorgio in venice and found myself completely alone in the bell tower of the church there . I was able to enjoy a peaceful , tourist-free sunset over the beautiful city . "