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How do you say "emerald" in Italian?
smeraldo
In Italian, "emerald" is smeraldo.
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Pronunciation
Smeraldo is smeh-RAHL-doh, stress on the second syllable, with a clear tapped R before the final syllable.
Grammar notes
smeraldo is a adjective used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
Il suo anello conteneva una pietra di smeraldo.
Her ring held an emerald stone.
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How to remember smeraldo
Smeraldo is very close to 'emerald', just with an S tacked on the front.
Related words
- turquoise turchese
- beige beige
- maroon Granata
- lavender lavanda
- ivory Avorio
- bronze Bronzo
- navy Marina militare
- crimson cremisi
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Questions about smeraldo
How do you pronounce smeraldo?
Smeraldo is smeh-RAHL-doh, stress on the second syllable, with a clear tapped R before the final syllable.
Is smeraldo formal or casual?
smeraldo is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is smeraldo used in Italian?
smeraldo is used the same way as the equivalent English adjective. For example: Il suo anello conteneva una pietra di smeraldo. (Her ring held an emerald stone.).
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