This is the 191st most frequent Italian word.
italiana
"Italiana" means "Italian" (feminine singular) in English.
Here, 'italiana' is used as an adjective modifying the noun 'cucina', specifying that the cuisine belongs to or originates from Italy.
La cucina italiana è famosa in tutto il mondo.
Italian cuisine is famous worldwide.
In this example, 'italiana' is an adjective describing the noun 'opera', attributing the characteristic of being Italian to the opera.
L'opera italiana offre emozioni intense.
Italian opera offers intense emotions.
Here, the adjective 'italiana' modifies the noun 'tradizione', indicating that the tradition is associated with Italy.