Italian - English (British) translations for "oro"
"oro" Italian translation
Translation
gold
Definition
Oro is the Italian word for gold, a chemical element with the symbol Au and atomic number 79. It is a highly sought after precious metal that has been used for currency, jewelry, and decoration throughout history.
Part of speech
noun
Gender
masculine
Translations
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.Meaning: gold (metal)
Il suo anello è fatto di oro.
Her ring is made of gold.
Meaning: gold (color)
La sua cravatta è di un bel colore oro.
His tie is a beautiful gold color.
Meaning: gold (currency)
Il prezzo dell'oro è aumentato di recente.
The price of gold has increased recently.
Examples
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.A1: L'oro è un metallo prezioso.
Gold is a precious metal.
A2: Mia madre ha un anello d'oro.
My mother has a gold ring.
A2: La medaglia d'oro è il premio più alto.
The gold medal is the highest prize.
B1: Il prezzo dell'oro è aumentato di molto negli ultimi anni.
The price of gold has increased a lot in recent years.
B2: Mio padre ha comprato un lingotto d'oro quando il prezzo era basso.
My father bought a gold bar when the price was low.
B2: Ho venduto l'anello d'oro per pagare le spese mediche.
I sold the gold ring to pay for medical expenses.
C1: L'estrazione dell'oro è una pratica che può avere effetti negativi sull'ambiente.
Gold mining is a practice that can have negative effects on the environment.
C2: L'oro è stato usato come mezzo di scambio fin dall'antichità.
Gold has been used as a means of exchange since ancient times.
C2: La ricerca scientifica sta cercando nuovi modi per utilizzare l'oro in medicina.
Scientific research is looking for new ways to use gold in medicine.
Advanced Description
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.The word oro comes from the Latin word aurum, which means shining dawn or glow of sunrise. This reflects the bright, yellow color of gold that has made it so valuable and desirable throughout human history.
Gold has been used by many ancient civilizations, including the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans, as a symbol of wealth and power. It was often used to make coins, jewelry, and other decorative objects. Today, gold is still highly valued and is used in a variety of industries, including electronics, medicine, and aerospace.
In addition to its practical uses, gold also holds cultural significance in many societies. It is often associated with royalty, luxury, and success. In some cultures, gold is even believed to have spiritual or mystical properties.