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"Waterfall" in Italian: cascata
la cascata
Waterfall in Italian is la cascata (kah-SKAH-tah), feminine. Plural cascate. Vedere una cascata is a classic day-trip goal.
Hiking plan
Domani andiamo a vedere la cascata.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce cascata
Say it
kah-SKAH-tah
/kasˈka.ta/
Cascata stresses SKAH: kah-SKAH-tah. Soft c as k. Plural cascate is kah-SKAH-teh.
"Waterfall" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la cascata | the waterfall Nature. | Nature. |
| le cascate | the waterfalls Plural. | Plural. |
| cascata nascosta | hidden waterfall Hiking tips. | Hiking tips. |
| sotto la cascata | under the waterfall Viewpoint. | Viewpoint. |
How to use cascata in real life
- 1Hiking plan
Domani andiamo a vedere la cascata.
Tomorrow we're going to see the waterfall.
La cascata.
- 2Photo stop
La cascata è spettacolare dopo la pioggia.
The waterfall is spectacular after the rain.
La cascata.
- 3Trail fork
Il sentiero a sinistra porta alle cascate.
The path on the left leads to the waterfalls.
Alle cascate.
Mistakes English speakers make with cascata
Incorrect: Il cascata è alta.
Correct: La cascata è alta.
Feminine: la cascata.
Incorrect: Visito la waterfall.
Correct: Visito la cascata.
Use cascata, not English waterfall.
Good to know
Italy has famous cascate from Tivoli to the Alps; weekend hikers pack a picnic and ask locals for la cascata più vicina. Signs often say cascata naturale.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing a trail
ChatPal
Vuoi fermarti alla cascata o salire ancora?
Do you want to stop at the waterfall or climb more?
You
Fermiamoci: voglio foto della cascata.
Let's stop: I want photos of the waterfall.
ChatPal
Ok, la cascata è dietro quel bosco.
Ok, the waterfall is behind that woods.
You
Perfetto, andiamo piano.
Perfect, let's go slowly.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Waterfall" in Italian
Gender?
Feminine: la cascata.
Plural?
Le cascate.
See a waterfall?
Vedere una cascata.
Waterfall as cascade metaphor?
Still cascata in many contexts.
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