labbondanza

L'abbondanza is the Italian noun for abundance or plenitude. The term describes a large amount or ample supply of something, whether material resources, opportunities, or intangible qualities such as generosity. It derives from Latin abundantia, from abundare “to overflow,” and the modern form is a standard feminine noun; the plural is abbondanze. In everyday language, phrases like in abbondanza are used to express plenty.

In religious and philosophical contexts, abbondanza often denotes divine generosity or blessings and may function as a motif in Christian discourse about providence and grace. In moral and political discussion, the concept appears when contrasting prosperity with scarcity, or when describing a favorable abundance of goods, opportunities, or social services. In literature and the arts, abbondanza is employed to evoke richness—of nature, harvests, or a richly generous style—conveying a sense of plentitude and fullness.

Usage notes: the standard spelling in Italian places the elision l’ before a vowel, yielding l’abbondanza. The form labbondanza (without the apostrophe) is atypical and generally considered nonstandard in contemporary Italian. Common collocations include abbondanza di risorse, in abbondanza, and espressioni di abbondanza to convey a sense of plenty or lavishness.

See also: abundance, prosperità (prosperity), ricchezza.