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How do you say "gold" in Italian?
l’oro
In Italian, "gold" is l’oro.
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Pronunciation
Say OH-roh. Stress the first syllable with a long 'oh' sound.
Grammar notes
Masculine noun (l'oro). Plural: gli ori. Uses l' before a vowel and gli for plural.
Example sentence
L'oro è un metallo prezioso.
Gold is a precious metal.
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How to remember l’oro
Oro sounds like 'or-oh.' Gold is precious or... valuable.
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Questions about l’oro
How do you say "gold" in Italian?
In Italian, "gold" is l’oro. It is a noun.
How is l’oro written in Italian?
l’oro is written using the standard Italian script.
How is l’oro used in a sentence?
Use l’oro as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: L'oro è un metallo prezioso. (Gold is a precious metal.).
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