This is the 573rd most frequent Italian word.
stadio
"Stadio" in Italian means "stadium" in English.
The word 'stadio' is used to refer to a physical stadium here, a place where sports events are typically held.
Andiamo allo stadio per guardare la partita.
We are going to the stadium to watch the game.
Here, 'stadio' is used metaphorically to mean 'stage' or 'phase' of a progression.
Siamo arrivati allo stadio finale del progetto.
We have reached the final stage of the project.
In this sentence, 'stadio' is used to denote a phase or a distinct period in a process or lifecycle.