In the summer, we like to spend as much time as we can all’aria aperta (in the open air). So we picked aria (air) as our Word of the Week.
The word aria in Italian is used in many idiomatic expressions, such as:
Fare castelli in aria = build castles in the sky
Cambiare aria = have a change of scenery, take a break
Campare d'aria = live on air
Aria fritta = hot air, empty talk
Now practice your pronunciation with Marcella Bella and her famous song "Nell'aria":
