porto di mare
Italian
Etymology
From porto (“harbour”) + di (“of”, possession preposition) + mare (“sea”).
Literally “harbour of the sea”, referring to the busyness usually found in a harbour or port.
Noun
porto di mare m (plural porti di mare)
- A place with a lot of coming and going or hustle and bustle.
- Questa casa è un porto di mare.
- This house has a lot of hustle and bustle.
- hive of activity