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Sardegna

Sardegna

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An island region of Italy known in English as Sardinia
  • proper noun
translation icon : Cerdeña
  • Actually, sir, it is in Sardegna.

Examples

  • The measures he introduced in Sardinia paved the way for subsequent generations of physicians and enabled them to manage plague epidemics more efficiently. Support was provided by grants from the Fondazione Banco di Sardegna.

    Academic text (2013)

  • Many tourists visit Sardegna to enjoy its rich history and delicious cuisine.

  • Sardegna, also called Sardinia, is an island located in the Mediterranean Sea.

  • The region of Sardegna is famous for its wine and scenic coastlines.

Synonyms

Sardinia
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An Italian island in the Mediterranean with beautiful beaches and old towns

is the Italian name for that same island region

Surface Forms

Sardegna main

Etymology

Sardegna is the Italian name for the 'island' of Sardinia and probably comes from an old name for the island or its people, Sardus, used long ago. A helpful way to remember it is that the fish sardine was named after the island, so Sardegna brings to mind the 'sea' and the place itself.