via ferrata

== English == === Etymology === Unadapted borrowing from Italian via ferrata (literally “iron road”). === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /ˌviːə fəˈɹɑːtə/ Rhymes: -ɑːtə === Noun === via ferrata (plural via ferratas or vie ferrate) (climbing) A protected climbing route, usually with iron cables and hooks. ==== Translations ==== === Further reading === via ferrata on Wikipedia.Wikipedia == French == === Etymology === Borrowed from Italian via ferrata (literally “iron road”). Doublet of voie ferrée. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /vja fɛ.ʁa.ta/ ~ /vja fe.ʁa.ta/ Rhymes: -a === Noun === via ferrata f (plural vias ferratas) (climbing) via ferrata (protected climbing route) == Italian == === Etymology === Literally, “iron road”. Compare ferrovia (“railroad/railway”). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈvi.a ferˈra.ta/ Hyphenation: vì‧a‧fer‧rà‧ta === Noun === via ferrata f (plural vie ferrate) (climbing) via ferrata (protected climbing route) Synonym: ferrata (shortening)