Nápoles (en. Naples)

/ˈna.po.les/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Port city in Italy, the capital of the Campania region.
Naples is known for its pizza and its impressive cultural history.
Nápoles es conocida por su pizza y su impresionante historia cultural.
Region that houses important archaeological sites, such as Pompeii.
A visit to Pompeii is a must for those traveling to Naples.
La visita a Pompeya es un must para quienes viajan a Nápoles.

Etymology

The word 'Naples' comes from the Latin 'Neapolis', meaning 'new city'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Living in Naples
To have a vibrant lifestyle influenced by Neapolitan culture.
Vivir en Nápoles
Neapolitan pizza
A type of pizza originating from Naples known for its thin and crispy crust.
Pizza napolitana
Vesuvius watches over Naples
Reference to the volcano located near the city.
El vesubio vigila Nápoles

Related Words

Vesuvius
Volcano located near Naples.
vesubio
pizza
Typical food originating from Naples.
pizza
Pompeii
Ancient Roman city near Naples.
Pompeya

Slang Meanings

Clown or person who does silly things.
Don't be a Neapolitan doing those silly things.
No seas un napolitano haciendo esas tonterías.
Friend, in a colloquial context.
Hello, Neapolitan! How are you?
¡Hola, napolitano! ¿Cómo estás?